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    The NCAS
    Report

    The NCAS tells us how people understand violence against women, their attitudes towards it, what influences their attitudes, and if there has been a change over time.

    The report

    The National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women and Gender Equality Survey.

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  • Resources

    The 2017 NCAS

    A collection of resources to help assist in the communication of NCAS findings and messages.

    The report

    The National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women and Gender Equality Survey.

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  • The 2017 NCAS findings are here!

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    Young Australians’ attitudes to violence against women and gender equality

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    Attitudes of people from non-main English-speaking countries

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    Attitudes towards violence against women and gender equality among Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders

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    Australians’ attitudes to violence against women and gender equality

    While Australians’ attitudes to violence against women and gender equality are improving, there are some concerning trends.

    Many people’s knowledge and attitudes to violence against women are out of step with the evidence, and with women’s experiences.

    It’s concerning that a substantial minority mistrust women’s reports of violence, and feel the problem of gender inequality is exaggerated. We need to do more to change these attitudes.

    Our attitudes to sexual consent are concerning. We need to focus on the abusive behaviour, not women’s choices.

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    NCAS

    What is NCAS

    The periodic National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey, or NCAS, tells us how people understand violence against women, their attitudes towards it, what influences their attitudes, and if there has been a change over time. It also gauges attitudes to gender equality and people’s preparedness to intervene when witnessing violence or its precursors.


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    The National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women and Gender Equality Survey


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    Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine discusses recent domestic and family violence deaths across Australia with Sarah Keoghan at . https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/shockingly-high-dv-organisations-call-for-urgent-change-as-horror-year-continues/news-story/c04a53404119d5342bd6f89cd8151537

    Some powerful words spoken by Dr Jane Lloyd at the 2024 Women's Health Summit held at Parliament House, Canberra. Lloyd joined a panel alongside, Adele Murdolo, Eman Al-Dasuqi, Catherine Chamberlain and Prof. Rebecca Kimble.

    Last week, ANROWS CEO, Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine joined a packed National Press Club to hear @SenKatyG deliver the announcement of the Australian Government's Gender Equality Strategy: Working for Women.

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    If women aren't safe, they are not equal.

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    ANROWS is excited to have been involved in the consultation of this strategy.
    https://x.com/SenKatyG/status/1765474935450021971?s=20

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    ANROWS is proud to collaborate with the Department of Education. Together, we're ensuring that our work is grounded in the latest evidence, to advance safety in higher education.

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    Read here: https://evidenceportal.au/evidence/financial-education-programs-for-women-experiencing-intimate-partner-violence/

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    Economic hardship is one aspect of the complex challenges that can arise from domestic and family violence.

    ANROWS' Acting CEO, Jane Lloyd, shared her insights in an article with The @GuardianAus.

    Calling all change makers! ANROWS research grant applications closing Feb 11.

    The 2023 grants fueled impactful work by QATSICPP, collaborating with the Institute of Child Protection Studies, Daryl Higgins & Alex Cahill.

    Apply now: https://www.anrows.org.au/research-grants/apply-now/

    What does the evidence tell us about educating women in university about the risk of sexual violence? We have just released our latest intervention review on the ANROWS Evidence Portal.

    Check out our insights here:

    What does technology facilitated coercive control look like and how can practitioners, both face-to-face and working via telehealth, support victim-survivors?  
       
    You can learn more via the rerun of this @aifs_gov_au webinar. 
      
    Register now ⏬️
    https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1755157444309096279

    In 2024, understanding coercive control in an era of criminalisation is crucial. Check out this article by @Kate_FitzGibbon, @ellenreeves110, @SilkeMeyer_DFV, and @SandraWalklate featuring insights from 54 Australian women.
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