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Nauru refugee children’s trauma, abuse revealed

Leaked documents detail assaults, sex abuse, self-harm and shocking living conditions at Australian centre

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Boss or bully? How to deal with workplace bullying

Traditionally the best way to deal with workplace bullying was to find a job elsewhere, unfair as that may seem. We find out if this is still the best advice.

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Rosie Batty’s heartbreaking letter to her son Luke

A year ago to the day Rosie Batty, Australian on the Year, watcher as her son was brutally murdered by his father. Here is the letter she wrote to Luke and shared with the world on social media today.

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More than 1 in 10 girls sexually abused by 20

More than one in ten girls around the world have been raped or sexually assaulted by the age of 20, UN report shows.

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Womanifesto

Women’s rights activists in India have called for a gender-sensitive agenda ahead of this year’s general elections.

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The Elephant Whisperer

We meet the man known as the Elephant Whisperer and find out about the important work being done to protect the majestic animals.

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Anxiety: A bright side

According to the mental health organisation beyondblue, three million Australians are living with depression or anxiety. With a population of […]

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Cocaine addiction could begin within hours of drug use

An addiction to cocaine could begin within hours of taking the drug, scientists find.

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Is Nigella Lawson the new face of domestic violence?

Is Nigella Lawson the new face of domestic violence? How much has the media spotlight, helped or hindered her sistuation.

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For their eyes only

A street poster with a hidden message that only children can decipher is being used to target youngsters in need.

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Illicit drug use linked to brain abnormalities

A high rate of illegal drug use could see an alarming rise in Parkinson’s disease for users later on.

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Ending violence against women

Today, as we commemorate International Women’s Day, we are being asked to acknowledge the acts of violence still committed against women everywhere.

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SAMSN: Men surviving childhood sexual abuse

Men coping with the effects of childhood sexual abuse can have a hard journey ahead of them. SAMSN, run by three male Survivors of childhood sexual abuse, organises psychologist led peer-support groups for men who were sexually assaulted when they were yo

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White Ribbon Day

Domestic violence claims one woman’s life every week. White Ribbon Day is raising awareness of one of the most common and prevalent forms of violence. Stephen Carter, the organisation’s researcher, encourages us to speak up.

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My Story: Sophie Lippell

Sophie Lippell tells us her harrowing story growing up as a victim of sexual abuse and how in telling her story she hopes to help other adults surviving the same devastating past.

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Adults surviving child abuse

It is estimated that 4-5 million Australian adults have been victims of child abuse. We speak to Dr. Cathy Kezelman whose organization is advocating for the needs of these victims.

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Allowing yourself to heal

Author of ‘The Longest Journey’ and counsellor Amanda Stuart talks about how we can heal ourselves and our lives by confronting our past head on.

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Andrew Griffiths

Abandoned and subjected to a childhood of abuse, Andrew Griffiths broke away to live the fulfilling life he deserved, MiNDFOOD reports.

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