Support for people with lived experience wanting to connect with the Peer Network as well as other support services.
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The Family Homicide Peer Network is an informal collective of victim-survivors who have lost a family member due to fatal family violence, or who care for children who have lost a parent to domestic homicide.
We say fatal family violence to include other deaths in the context of family violence that are not deemed homicides (e.g. suicides).
We emerged from a participatory research project through the University of Melbourne, in which young people and adults with lived experience of losing a parent to intimate partner homicide as children, were interviewed by the research team (including a member of the team who is a person with lived/living experience). The interviewees were also caregivers, and professionals who worked closely with these children.
The Network is a supportive, diverse group of adults of all ages, who acknowledge the life-long impacts of fatal family violence, and the need for support at different stages of life. We currently offer opportunities to connect with others who have experienced the devastating loss of a family member (including chosen family) to fatal family violence. We run an informal monthly online meet-up for anyone who has lost family to fatal family violence, or who cares for someone who has lost a loved one to fatal family violence. We may also be able to offer opportunities to collaborate on research initiatives and advocacy efforts. Our intention is to be able to offer more support and connection for children and young people, and are open to discussions of how we can support children and young people through our network.
For those with lived experience who want to connect with the Family Homicide Peer Network:
For other enquiries or collaborations regarding the Family Homicide Peer Network:
Homicide Victims Support Group – Homicide support | Not specific to FV homicideQueensland Homicide Victims’ Support Group (QHVSG) is a community support service organization that has been providing care, counselling, case management and court support to the loved ones of homicide victims for over 30 years.https://qhvsg.org.au/contact-us/
Grace’s Place | For children, but not specific to FV homicideGrace’s Place is the world’s first residential trauma centre for children and young people affected be homicide and those who support them. Named Grace’s Place in honour of the late Grace Lynch, the mother of Anita Cobby, the Centre is an initiative of the Homicide Victims’ Support Group (Aust) Ltd. Grace’s Place provides affected families both the immediate assistance after a homicide, and meets the need for ongoing support services and networks as they navigate the future. Access to Grace’s Place services are available at any stage in the grief and trauma journey | Read more
Parkerville Children and Youth CarePilot program for Children (18 years and under) who have been impacted by homicide in WA. They offer psychological support, group support and parent/guardian support | Read more
AngelhandsNot-for-profit organisation that provides therapeutic assistance to people affected by extreme trauma. Founded by a woman who lost her children to homicide | Read more
Feel the Magic | Offers a range of support programs designed to help children cope with the loss of a loved one.They provide a nurturing environment where children can express themselves and receive the support they need. They offer early intervention programs for kids aged 7-18, who are experiencing pain and isolation due to the death of a parent, guardian or sibling. They have suicide specific programs as well. There is no cost to families to attend programs (they run programs all over Australia) | Read more
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