As we approach the Victorian state budget on 20 May, we're calling for substantial investment in frontline specialist sexual assault services, including in an emergency response to child sexual abuse and harm in schools. Learn more about the campaign: sasvic.org.au/news/respect

This week, we spoke to the Herald Sun about the extraordinary instability of funding to specialist sexual assault services. We said, "Surely we should be increasing the support available to sexual assault survivors": heraldsun.com.au/leader/sexual-…

We support Commissioner Anne Hollonds comments yesterday in response to the recent reporting on child sexual exploitation. We must see real and meaningful action on the immeasurable harm caused to children: abc.net.au/news/2025-05-1…

We also want to acknowledge the vital role of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in supporting Aboriginal survivors of sexual violence in Victoria, including the important work of: Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service, Victorian Aboriginal Health Service, VACCAorg and Ballarat & District Aboriginal Co-operative

SASVic is available to media for comment regarding the distressing childcare abuse allegations emerging today. Requests via Brett de Hoedt 0414 713 802.

We know that by being loving, supporting and believing, that families can prevent the lasting impacts of child sexual abuse. Children can and do recover, heal and thrive. We're put together some resources to support families in this difficult time: sasvic.org.au/ecec

"We need a much bigger conversation, including about the online sites that are driving this sort of behaviour and creating men like that." Kathleen Maltzahn speaks to 7NEWS Melbourne:

"Truly centring child protection in early education means prioritising children’s safety above profit, reputational concerns, and fears of appearing biased against men." Read more from Delanie Woodlock: