WIRE Women’s Information has published an easy-to-read information booklet on family violence – Family Violence: What you can do for yourself and your family. The free booklet provides women with information on family violence, and includes practical ways of keeping as safe as possible by making a safety plan, using mobile and digital devices safely, and learning how the police and legal system can help.
WIRE’s booklet also helps women navigate the community and government services sector in Victoria and lists contact details for the services and agencies that can support and assist women.
To receive a free copy of Family Violence: What you can do for yourself and your family,
Message from CHP - Update 21 April 2017
The new Rooming House Operators Act comes into effect on 26 April, requiring all existing operators to be licensed by 24 August.
Those applying for a rooming house license must now satisfy a ‘fit and proper test’, including a criminal history check, a financial history check, and checks against various offences. Operators who opt to close their rooming house rather than apply for a license have been advised to issue an appropriate notice to vacate by 26 April.
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