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DOWRY ABUSE IN AUSTRALIA

DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE

RESEARCH PARTNERS

Dowry Abuse and South Asian Populations in Australia

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SEARCHING FOR A BRIDE OR A FORTUNE?

MARRIAGE OR FINANCIAL CONTRACT?

STARTING A DREAM OR NIGHTMARE?

ONE

The Federal Government implement Recommendation Five of the 2018 Senate Enquiry:

Extend Family Violence protection for those on temporary visas. 

TWO

Federal, State and Territories adapt consistent language. 

A common definition of Dowry Abuse. 

THREE

Federal, State & Territories develop resources & capacity to deal with Dowry Abuse.

Develop and provide support and training in Dowry Abuse

FOUR

Federal Government work with State & Territory to develop 'one stop shop'. 

Dowry abuse, intimate partner & family violence for any Australian resident regardless of visa status. 

FIVE

Federal Government reform Family Law Act. 

Provide victims with recovery pathways for assets and losses. 

SIX

Federal, State & Territories invest in further research into Dowry Abuse.

Fully understand the underbelly and intersections of Dowry Abuse

KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

Research Findings

INFORMATION & ADVOCACY

CULTURALLY DRIVEN ABUSE

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EDUCATION & OUTREACH

We have a range of training and capacity building products to help you and your clients

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SUPPORT SERVICES

Contact Us to become an endorsed service working within an informed framework for Dowry Abuse 

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Community awareness and education programs to help prevent Dowry Abuse

CONTACT INDIAN (SUB-CONT) CRISIS & SUPPORT AGENCY

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