Maeve Bannister

‘I am physically hurting a bit but also have a strong resolve.’

Australian members of a flotilla that tried to deliver aid to Gaza have been welcomed home in emotional airport scenes after being freed from detention in Israel.

Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have described brutal treatment, allegedly at the hands of Israeli forces, as the group returned to home soil.

Young Australians are forming attitudes about gender, sex and relationships earlier than ever, with advocates saying schools are a critical environment to prevent gender-based violence.

Rising cost of living means women are having choose between buying period products or other essentials as a national charity reports many are going without.

Shocking statistics show that three in five LGBTQI people have experienced intimate partner violence and often face multiple barriers to seeking help.

Anti-violence advocates are calling for straight and cisgender allies to stand in solidarity with LGBTQI Australians who experience domestic violence.

Dentists who notice their patients may be experiencing domestic violence will have better guidance on how best to respond as advocates say the profession is uniquely positioned to identify abuse.

Many women experience varying degrees of forgetfulness, attention or concentration difficulties.

Director Selina Miles, Brittany Higgins and Jennifer Robinson attend the premiere of Silenced. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP