Today, we've released our top five priorities for the upcoming Victorian state budget. Number one: Prevent millions of dollars - a quarter of the sector's funding - from ending on 30 June.
Read more about how the budget can help survivors of sexual violence: zurl.co/JDy7w

In the lead up to the Victorian State Budget, we're calling for greater investment in survivors' recovery, including in more therapeutic and peer support groups delivered by the specialist sexual assault sector that are changing lives. Learn more: sasvic.org.au/news/campaign-recovery

Sexual Assault Awareness Month begins today. We're calling on the Victorian Government to uphold victim survivors' rights to safety and justice. Learn more about our asks, including specialist sexual violence training for legal professionals and police: sasvic.org.au/news/rights

"He said the topic was still “taboo” for gay males abused as kids, with many survivors “unrepresented” in data and unsure of where to get help."

Read more about how 'Not Alone' became a reality because of the incredible advocacy of Chris and Macca:
www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/radio...

Not Alone is a new 8-week online group for gay men in Victoria who have experienced sexual abuse in childhood.

This week, we spoke to The Wire about the group. Listen to learn more about Not Alone and the advocacy that made it possible:
www.thewire.org.au/story/new-pr...

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The Sexual Assault Crisis Line will be open on weekends and public holidays, including Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, & after 5pm on business days. During business hours, you can contact your local service by using our helpful service map: zurl.co/LpblJ

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of the #16DaysofActivism. Today is part of a world wide movement and a sign of the impact women have had in challenging men's violence against women.