Digging Deeper | A discussion on gendered and domestic violence

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Maddie Thorpe has worked with a lot of women who have been victims of domestic or gendered violence and she sat down to chat with the News about this issue. Photo by Megan Fisher

In this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Nicola Ceccato is joined by News journalist Kady Hadjab and against gendered violence rally organiser Maddie Thorpe.

Following what has been a prevalent topic of discussion across the country for the past few weeks, they’re discussing the issues that surround gendered and domestic violence especially for some of the community's most vulnerable.

This podcast delves into discussions on domestic violence, which may be distressing or triggering for some listeners.

If this issue affects you or someone you know, support is readily available through the following contacts:

  • 1800RESPECT - (1800 737 732) A 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling for Australians who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault
  • Men’s Referral Service - (1300 766 491) A service from No to Violence which offers assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence.
  • GV Centre Against Sexual Assault - (1800 112 343 or visit gvcasa.com.au) provides free and confidential counselling, information, advocacy and support to people who have been affected by sexual assault.