No to Violence

29/10/2026

No to Violence's free, online National Directory of Services for people who use violence is available now on mrs.org.au/services.

The National Directory supports professionals with their referral practice by making it easier to find trusted specialist and community services to meet client needs and support pathways for change.

We encourage services and professionals to explore the directory, share it with your networks, and register or recommend eligible services.

Learn more at http://mrs.org.au/for-professionals/

29/10/2026

This week at NTV, Joseph Lumanog starts as our new Head of Sector and State Development, stepping into an important role at a critical time for the organisation.

As No to Violence rolls out its 2026–30 strategy, Growing a Movement, and sharpens its focus as Australia’s national peak body, Joseph will lead the work that keeps the organisation deeply connected to the specialist men’s family violence sector. This portfolio encompasses membership, the National Conference, Communities of Practice, practice leadership, and strategic partnerships with services, governments, and stakeholders across Australian jurisdictions. Insights shared by members and the sector will directly shape the organisation's advocacy, policy, learning, and workforce development.

Joseph joins us from Upper Murray Family Care, where he led service design and program innovation. His extensive background includes leading specialist services for men who use violence — such as Men’s Behaviour Change and intake and assessment at The Orange Door — as well as driving policy and advocacy at Safe and Equal.

Bringing rich leadership experience, strong sector relationships, and a frontline operations perspective of Men’s Behaviour Change work, Joseph is a fantastic addition to the team. We are thrilled to welcome him aboard.

29/10/2026

The Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management (CHC82015) is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by No to Violence in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology.

Designed for practitioners who facilitate men's behaviour change groups, the course combines experiential learning, reflective practice, and evidence-based approaches to strengthen assessment, case management, and group facilitation skills when working with men who use family violence.

The next intake begins on 1 Feb, with only a few places remaining. Follow the link below to submit your application today

https://www.swinburne.edu.au/course/postgraduate/graduate-certificate-in-client-assessment-and-case-management/

23/10/2026

Every new headline is another warning: men’s use of violence is a crisis, and Victoria is intervening too late. For many victim-survivors, police and courts are the first system response after years of harm.

Demand already outstrips services. Women and children go without support, while men using violence can continue unchecked, subjecting families and successive partners to years of fear. In 2024–25, 80 per cent of family violence incidents attended by Victoria Police involved someone with a history of perpetrating violence.

At our election forum, Premier Ben Carroll committed to a new 10-year family violence strategy that explicitly included earlier intervention and men’s use of violence. He also pledged not to cut vital services, and we welcome these commitments- ones that the Victorian Liberals need to match or exceed.

Both parties need bold, dedicated plans to end men’s use of violence at its source, backed by the funding to make them real.

We are calling for:

- A new 10-year family violence strategy that embeds earlier intervention.
- A dedicated strategy to end men’s use of violence and connect the services that can act on risk.
- Targeted programs and workforce training for young people using intimate partner violence.
- Funded family safety contact within men’s behaviour change programs, so affected children and adults receive advocacy and support.

This election, let’s demand leaders with the vision to prevent violence, the care to support victim-survivors, and the determination to make every community safer.

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14/10/2026

At No to Violence’s Fear Shouldn’t Live Here election forum, Premier Ben Carroll MP announced his government’s commitment to a new 10-year family violence strategy, answering a collective call from No to Violence, Sexual Assault Services Victoria and Safe and Equal.

Yesterday’s forum brought the sector and political representatives together with a clear focus: making Victoria safer by stopping violence earlier.

With national research finding 35% of men aged 18–65 reported using intimate partner violence in their lifetime, reaching men earlier must be central to the next decade of reform.

Alongside a new 10-year plan, the incoming State Government must:
Invest in targeted supports for young people to break cycles of violence before they become entrenched.

Stop the funding shortfall to genuinely centre child and adult victim-survivor agency and safety.

Connect the dots through an integrated framework to stop men’s use family violence.

Today’s commitment is an important step - now it’s time for all parties to commit to funding and lasting change. Find out more, and how you can help by visiting NTV’s Victorian election hub: https://ntv.org.au/advocacy-media-projects/fear-shouldnt-live-here/

Read the full press release here:https://ntv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Election-Forum-Release-FINAL.pdf

12/10/2026

Tomorrow political leaders will outline their plan to stop family violence earlier. Have you got your tickets yet?

Hear from the Premier, Ben Carroll MP, and alternative Premier, Jess Wilson MP, outlining the future of family violence reform if elected next month.

Hear directly from Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention and Victim Support, Renee Heath MP, and Parliamentary Secretary for Community Safety, Anthony Cianflone.

Join with hundreds of colleagues from family violence organisations across the state along with journalists, policy makers, activists and academics tomorrow at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre.

This is Victorian’s premier Family Violence Election forum and cannot be missed.

If you want a safer Victoria where women and children are no longer living in fear in their own homes, you cannot miss this event.

📍 14 October, 1:00-3:30pm, at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre or online

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/victorian-election-forum-join-us-to-say-fear-shouldnt-live-here-tickets-1997946798658

07/10/2026

Have you got your tickets yet?

Hear directly from the leader of the Coalition Jess Wilson MP outlining the future of family violence reform if elected next month.

Join with hundreds of colleagues from family violence organisations across the state along with journalists, policy makers, activists and academics.

The alternative government are putting their plans to end family violence earlier straight to voters on the 14th of October at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre.

This is Victorian’s premier Family Violence Election forum and cannot be missed.

If you want a safer Victoria where women and children are no longer living in fear in their own homes, you cannot miss this event.

The hottest ticket in town will not be available for long! Register today.

Please note that while the Premier Ben Carroll MP and Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Sonya Kilkenny MP are yet to confirm their attendance, this event will proceed, with, or without them.

📍 14 October, 1:00-3:30pm, at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre or online

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/victorian-election-forum-join-us-to-say-fear-shouldnt-live-here-tickets-1997946798658

07/10/2026

Family violence must be at the centre of Victoria’s election debate.

Join political leaders and sector advocates at this election’s only dedicated family violence forum to discuss the commitments needed to make Victorian homes and communities safer.

Community safety is a defining concern for Victorian voters, yet no political party has put forward a comprehensive plan to address our biggest community safety issue: family violence.

Every act of violence prevented means harm and trauma avoided. Every delay leaves families at risk.

Fear Shouldn’t Live Here. This election, Victorians deserve leadership that makes safety at home a priority.

📍 14 October, 1:30-3:30pm, at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre or online

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/victorian-election-forum-join-us-to-say-fear-shouldnt-live-here-tickets-1997946798658

19/09/2026

No to Violence's free, online National Directory of Services for people who use violence is available now on mrs.org.au/services.

The National Directory supports professionals with their referral practice by making it easier to find trusted specialist and community services to meet client needs and support pathways for change.

We encourage services and professionals to explore the directory, share it with your networks, and register or recommend eligible services.

Learn more at https://mrs.org.au/for-professionals/

12/09/2026

The NRL finals series is here! Make sure you enjoy all the great moments. If you’re choosing to have a drink – no matter where you’re watching from - make sure it’s in moderation and importantly, show respect to everyone around you. ‘Always respect, always DrinkWise.’

If you are a person impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence, including those supporting someone, please contact 1800RESPECT Australia on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.

If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the No to Violence Men’s Referral Service 24 hours, 7 days a week on 1300 766 491 or visit ntv.org.au.

If you or someone you know is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping, call 13YARN on 13 92 76 or visit 13yarn.org.au.