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Westpac NZ’s Pioneering Response to Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence & the Holiday Season - key messages for your employees

GKR Karate Purple Belt fundraiser reaches almost $20,000

Call for support to help meet an expected 30% surge in family violence over Christmas

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & White Ribbon Day – coming up 25th November!

The 25th November is the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women which marks the beginning of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.

First ever DVFREE Training for the Pacific Islands

DVFREE Programme Lead, Mira Taitz, and DVFREE Trainer and Policy Adviser, Parisa Kooshesh, delivered the first ever online DVFREE training for a group of people all based in the Pacific…

Bell Gully: Light It Orange anytime of year!

Thank you Bell Gully for your Light It Orange morning tea in August.

Kia Puāwai: First kaupapa Māori social service DVFREE Tick Partner

We are excited to announce Kia Puāwai as our newest DVFREE Tick Partner.

New look for Shine

Shine has refreshed its brand logo and colour to give us a more modern and contemporary look.

Severity of family violence on rise as recession bites

Shine is reporting a growing number of serious assaults with weapons (including knives and machetes) and strangulation that result in hospitalisations. Assaults occurring in front of…

Family violence and sexual violence response training for the court workforce

A leading family violence education and training provider Shine RESPOND will deliver family violence and sexual violence response training to thousands of people working in the courts.

Too many employers still asking for “proof” of domestic violence

Family violence specialist service Shine is calling on employers to stop asking for proof of domestic violence in order for employees to access domestic violence leave.