Today marks one year since Samantha Murphy was reported missing in Ballarat.
My heart is with her family and community still grieving her loss, and still without closure.
Unfortunately, her story is far too common.
My heart is with her family and community still grieving her loss, and still without closure.
Unfortunately, her story is far too common.
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This is a symptom of a society with widespread misogyny and a system that doesn’t prioritise the safety of women & marginalised people.
101 women were killed last year due to gender-based violence.
Just a month into 2025, the toll is already at 7.
First Nations women experience violence at disproportionally high rates. Queer & trans women are at higher risks of violence, as are migrant and refugee women. Disabled women are more than 2x likelier to report sexual violence.
We need:
• More prevention + education programs for men & boys to address gendered violence
• Adequate & accessible support services in metro & regional areas
• More support & resources for First Nations, disabled, culturally diverse, and other at-risk women