𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝟱𝟬+

The University of Melbourne’s Safer Families Centre is conducting research to better understand the relationship experiences of older women living in rural or remote areas who have been in a relationship for 15+ years and have ever felt afraid, unsafe, or controlled by their partner.

If this reflects your experience, the Safer Families Centre at University of Melbourne is inviting you to share your story in a confidential and trauma-informed research project. 

Participation involves completing a short survey, followed by a supportive telephone interview. Your insights may help improve support services for other rural women.

“These interviews are about Australian rural women’s experiences of feeling afraid or controlled by their partner (sometimes also called domestic violence or domestic abuse),” a spokesperson said. 

“We are particularly interested in the experiences of women aged 50 years and older, who have been with their partners for 15 years or more. 

“We want to understand how women have navigated these relationships over time and the unique challenges they have faced as a result of living in rural Australia. 

“We would also like to hear about what help women have sought (if any) for their relationship issues. We want to know how women can best be supported as they get older. 

“We will use the findings of the research to help support women in rural areas who experience domestic violence throughout their relationships.”

Participants will receive a $40 voucher as a token of appreciation.

To learn more or express interest, visit: https://lnkd.in/gtTfWT3f

Or contact Fiona: 03 8344 4992 | [email protected]