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jazzbaby April 30, 2024

@anonymous the $5000 is already in place and yeah, it’s a drop in the ocean for DV survivors. Assuming they can jump through the hoops to get it. 

jazzbaby April 30, 2024

I remain utterly disappointed. I don’t even have the words anymore.

jazzbaby April 29, 2024

@lkh I was there too and have an entirely different experience than you. Albo was invited to speak, he only did so on his terms. 

I did not hear Sarah or any of the organisers call out against marchers when they left. They did however take note of the media’s departure straight after Albo left. Perhaps that what you heard. 

jazzbaby April 12, 2024

@jobakerandco I wish I could downvote your comment. 

jazzbaby April 11, 2024

I clearly remember learning this at Nelson Bay Primary back in the 1900s

jazzbaby April 2, 2024

Beautiful Rosie, your book, Luke’s story, made me choose to change my career and I’m now a proud advocate for domestic violence against women and children. Stand strong knowing that you are a powerful voice and a powerful woman. For some people this is heartening, for others, terrifying. 

jazzbaby April 2, 2024

@mamamia-user-917485971 what point are you making here? 

jazzbaby April 2, 2024

It’s not just young people who are affected. I dropped out of my masters in counselling when I realised I would never, ever earn enough to pay it off.

Also…The government also received more money last year from HECS debts than it did from its main fossil fuel tax. WTF!

jazzbaby February 20, 2024

As a DFV caseworker for an NGO I am sad to say I agree with much of the article. A good portion of my work involves advocating for victim-survivors with the police. It’s so excruciating and frustrating that some of those who “serve and protect” need to be convinced to do so. 

Having said that, I also work alongside some amazing police officers too. 

jazzbaby February 19, 2024

So disappointed. But not surprised. 

jazzbaby November 27, 2023

We have to keep saying this, screaming this until we are heard and REAL change is made. When is enough enough? 

jazzbaby November 27, 2023

25 November started 16 Days of Activism for Violence Against Women. As of 28 November I believe two more women, Catiuscia,  and an unnamed woman in her 90s, have died as a result of violence. Enough is enough!

jazzbaby November 15, 2023

Just another example of violence against women. Yes, I know there are male nurses, many excellent ones, but nursing is predominantly seen as a female profession. 

jazzbaby November 2, 2023

Thank you. I didn’t know about this page. I will tell my friends about it too. 

jazzbaby October 30, 2023

There is one single question every single woman in Australia must ask. We must ask our politicians. We must ask our magistrates. We must ask our police. And we must ask our men. 

WILL I BE NEXT?

jazzbaby August 10, 2023

Thank you for the sensible and objective article. As an adult with ADHD I can assure you that is it very hard to get medication ‘Willy Nilly’. I pay to see a psychiatrist twice a year which is a huge cost, but I know that I would never have been able to complete a bachelor’s degree or have the complex and satisfying job that I have without it. 

jazzbaby July 23, 2023

I loved the movie, so much to unpack, but one moment for me was an absolute letdown. 

The scene where the Barbies took back their power and gave the Kens their marching orders, then as one they all turned to the CEO (Will Ferrell) for his approval. It spoiled what could have been a powerful moment-in a movie filled with powerful moments. 

jazzbaby February 15, 2023

"Stronach maintains that Brown has handled the fame much better than she ever could"

Yep, women adapt,  men remain disgusting pigs

jazzbaby February 3, 2023

One of my favourite actors 

jazzbaby October 22, 2022

@twodogs I'm genuinely interested in what Aboriginal causes and programs Ms  Rinehart supports.