Chronic illnesses including HIV and domestic family violence
Notification of HIV and AIDS HIV is a “routine” condition that must be reported in writing by doctors and pathology services within five days of the diagnosis. AIDS is not a disease that needs to be reported. For confidentiality purposes,…
NSW police force
The NSW Police Department and the NSW Police Force were merged in June 1987. Police Regulations 2008 and the Police Act of 1990 govern our operations. The NSW Police Force (NSWPF), which is located in NSW, is a dynamic and…
LGBTIQ Services
Below you will find information about support groups in Queensland that offer assistance to young Queenslanders who identify as LGBTIQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex queer) or any other sexuality that falls under this umbrella. Please be aware that mobile…
Staying safe 1
Fraudsters and criminals increasingly use malicious apps to steal money and account information as more people use mobile banking or money management. Scammers send you phishing emails to trick you into downloading a fake app designed to steal your financial…
What is an ADVO
According to Indigenous kinship cultures, the term “domestic relationship” also applies if both parties are Aboriginal. Since 3 December 2016, the term ‘domestic relation’ now includes both a person’s current and former partner. A private or police-initiated ADVO is possible….
DANGERS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and THE IMPORTANCE of PREVENTION
Victims of violence or abuse can suffer serious health consequences. This can result in adverse health consequences such as chronic pain, increased chance of stroke, heart disease and lung disease, diabetes, cancer, and gynecological issues. You may also have behavioral…
A pattern of behavior is called domestic abuse or “intimate partner violence.”
In any relationship, it is possible to control or gain power over an intimate partner. Maryville University’s post about domestic violence advocacy highlights that nearly one in four women and almost one in nine men have suffered severe intimate partner violence. This…
Why it’s essential to spend more time with family and friends
Spending quality time with family and friends is equally important, even though alone can be a great source of inspiration and creativity. Research has shown that time spent with family and friends dramatically affects happiness. Even for introverts, social time…
How can I collaborate with my family and friends to support my child’s education?
Do you feel like your family and friends want to help but don’t know how when you have a child with disabilities? Perhaps they don’t know what to say about your child’s disability. You are not the only one. People…
Fun ways to stay connected with family and friends around the world
For happiness and well-being, it is essential to surround ourselves with friends and family. Studies show that strengthening relationships can lead to a longer lifespan. For those who live far from their loved ones, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to…