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Research

Our research

Violence against women and children affects everybody. It impacts on the health, wellbeing and safety of a significant proportion of Australians throughout all states and territories and places an enormous burden on the nation’s economy across family and community services, health and hospitals, income-support and criminal justice systems.

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News and events

ANROWS hosts events as part of its knowledge transfer and exchange work, including public lectures, workshops and research launches. Details of upcoming ANROWS activities and news are available from the list on the right.

ANROWS

About ANROWS

ANROWS was established by the Commonwealth and all state and territory governments of Australia to produce, disseminate and assist in applying evidence for policy and practice addressing violence against women and children.

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

Resources

To support the take-up of evidence, ANROWS offers a range of resources developed from research to support practitioners and policy-makers in delivering evidence-based interventions.


Join ANROWS

Independent Board Director

ANROWS is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in being nominated for appointment as an Independent Director of the Board.

ANROWS is seeking to fill two vacancies over the next two years, with appointments anticipated in 2026 and 2027.

Under the ANROWS Constitution, two Independent Directors must possess research expertise in domestic, family or sexual violence. The Board is therefore seeking candidates with strong research credentials together with the strategic and governance capabilities required of a company director.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are strongly encouraged to apply.

As a formal partner to the National Plan, the appointment of Independent Directors involves input from the ANROWS Board as well as the Commonwealth, state and territory governments, as the members of ANROWS.

Expressions of Interest and proforma should be submitted no later than Friday 18 September 2026.

Find out more and apply via SEEK

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