Family Violence & Partner Visas: for women & practitioners
Location
Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre
About
Join us for this FREE powerful and practical session presented by Belle Mendoza (Principal Migration Consultant, AVES Migration) as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This presentation explores how Australian migration law protects migrant women experiencing family violence—especially those on partner visas.
Designed for migrant women, frontline workers, multicultural service providers, and community leaders, this session covers:
• Understanding family violence in Australian law
• Coercive control and visa-related abuse
• How the Family Violence Provisions protect partner visa applicants
• What evidence women can use
• Practitioner guidance for safe, culturally appropriate support
• Pathways to safety and stability
This session aims to empower women with knowledge, reassure them of their rights, and equip practitioners to better support those experiencing abuse related to migration status.
Designed for migrant women, frontline workers, multicultural service providers, and community leaders, this session covers:
• Understanding family violence in Australian law
• Coercive control and visa-related abuse
• How the Family Violence Provisions protect partner visa applicants
• What evidence women can use
• Practitioner guidance for safe, culturally appropriate support
• Pathways to safety and stability
This session aims to empower women with knowledge, reassure them of their rights, and equip practitioners to better support those experiencing abuse related to migration status.