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S3E11: Identifying Abusive Behaviours In Relationships

Season 3, Ep. 11

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode discusses domestic abuse and violence. While we do not go into detail, it may be triggering for survivors.


This week we've got a very special, and very serious episode. Mel chats to Moo Baulch, Director of Primary Prevention at Womens And Girls Emergency Centre (WAGEC), a fantastic organisation that supports women and families in crisis, based in Sydney NSW, about relationship abuse, identifying the early red flags, and how to help yourself or others if you think relationship abuse is occurring.


If you or someone you know needs help, here are the contact details as discussed in the episode.

If you are in immediate danger, call 000.


1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)

24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic counselling line. You can also call if you are struggling to support a friend or family member experiencing abuse.

WAGEC

WAGEC's site has learning resources and easy to navigate guides around getting help.

RESPECT.GOV.AU

This link lists support services specific to each state.


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