Resources and helpful links
regarding COVID-19
Advice when planning for and communicating about COVID-19 in your service.
Practice update
30/09/2020 – COVID – 19 SFV Practice Update 3
09/04/2020 – COVID-19 In Person Service Delivery & Men’s Behaviour Change Programs
19/03/2020 – COVID-19 & Men’s Behaviour Change Program
Kimberley COVID-19 Project
Being Safe to Others during lockdown or quarantine (Men who use violence)-Brochure
Being Safe from Others during lockdown or quarantine (Victim Survivors)-Brochure
(Printing Instructions – Print the brochures double-sided in ‘booklet’ format)
Guide for services to enhance FDV-informed practice in the Kimberley
Suggested text for agency websites – FDV during COVID-19 lockdown or quarantine
Government & health advice updates
Federal Government – COVID-19 information
WA Government – COVID-19 information
World Health Organisation – Novel Coronavirus 2019
Department of Health – resources
Government App ‘ Coronavirus Australia’ – Apple App Store | Google Play
Get updates through Australian Government WhatsApp Channel – iOS | Android
eSafety Commissioner – Tips on how to stay safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trusted community links
Caring Dads Webcast – Featuring Damian Green (CEO of SFV)
Fact sheet – accessing FDV support during Coronavirus
WACOSS community services resources
EthnoLink Language Services – COVID-19 Translated Resources
Constable Care – Providing resources for both primary and secondary students.
Peel Community Legal Services – Family and Domestic Violence is everyone’s business
Peel Community Legal Services – FDV information and help
Follow My Lead – More prepared to respond in ways that uphold dignity and build on safety.
Useful articles
eSafety – Online safety for domestic and family violence workers.
eSafety – Advice for women experiencing domestic violence.
Women’s Agenda – Talking about domestic violence and mental health? Let’s just be clear.
ABC News – Family violence perpetrators using COVID-19 as ‘a form of abuse we have not experienced before’
ABC News – DV spikes amid Coronavirus crisis
The Conversation – Coronavirus lockdown is a dangerous time for victims of domestic abuse – here’s what you need to know
TechSafety – COVID-19: Resources for DFV Agencies wanting to use technology
ANROWS – Women’s safety and COVID-19
Our Watch – Statement on the COVID-19 crisis