Coercive Control - conversations that count
In this series, Domestic Violence NSW takes a deep dive into coercive control - the issues, the complexities and the opinions, in conversations with subject matter experts from across the sector. We’re having conversations that count. *Content Warning: This podcast series discusses domestic and family violence and deals with distressing themes. For support, please call 1800 RESPECT
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Episodes
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Content warning: this episode discusses domestic and family violence and deals with distressing themes. Please use discretion and sensitivity when listening.
From policy to practice, this week we meet with Olsen Clark from No To Violence and Hayden Tucker, CatholicCare Broken Bay, and Anthony Hilder from CatholicCare Sydney to talk about coercive control and men's behaviour change programs.
Show notes
No To Violence Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491 | https://ntv.org.au/mrs/
No To Violence: https://ntv.org.au
CatholicCare Sydney Men's Behaviour Change program: Men's Behaviour Change Program | CatholicCare Sydney
CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay Men's Behaviour Change program: Men’s Behaviour Change Program - CatholicCare
Other resources
https://ntv.org.au/about-family-violence/
https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/coercive-control/get-help
Homepage | National Redress Scheme
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Content warning: this episode discusses domestic and family violence and sexual violence and deals with distressing themes. Please use discretion and sensitivity when listening.
In this week's episode we visit Older Women's Network (OWN) headquarters to chat with Yumi Lee on the impact of coercive control on older women.
Show notes
Older Women's Network: https://ownnsw.org.au/
OWN resources: https://ownnsw.org.au/our-work/violence-against-women/
Aging and Disability Abuse Helpline: 1800 628 221
https://ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au/contact-us/contact-information.html
Preventing violence against older women: https://www.ourwatch.org.au/preventing-violence/older-women
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Content warning: this episode discusses domestic and family violence and deals with distressing themes. Please use discretion and sensitivity when listening.
Lisa Smith moved from the Coast to Country and spent time working at the Women’s Domestic and Family Violence Court Advocacy in Walgett. In this episode Lisa shares the complexities, challenges and impact of coercive control in regional NSW.
Shownotes
Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy:
Phone: 1800 WDVCAS (1800 938 227)
Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (nsw.gov.au)
More information: 182.pdf (nsw.gov.au)
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Content warning: this episode discusses domestic and family violence and deals with distressing themes. Please use discretion and sensitivity when listening.
This week Raylene Hassall, Senior Policy Officer at Domestic Violence NSW (DVNSW) joins as host for an incredible yarn with Ashlee Donohue, CEO of Mudgin-Gal Women's Centre and Kowana Welsh, Senior Project Officer at Womens and Girls Emergency Centre (WAGEC).
Shownotes:
Mudgin-Gal: https://www.mudgin-gal.org.au/
WAGEC: Women's & Girls' Emergency Centre | WAGEC
Because I Love Him: Magabala Books
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Content warning: this episode discusses domestic and family violence and deals with distressing themes. Please use discretion and sensitivity when listening.
In the last episode for season two, we meet with Kittu Randhawa, founder of the Indian Crisis and Support Agency, to talk about Dowry abuse and coercive control.
We'll be back soon with the last season of Coercive Control - Conversations that count
Show notes
Indian Crisis and Support Agency: https://www.icsa.net.au/
Dowry abuse:
https://www.dowryabuse.org/
https://www.icsa.net.au/dowry-abuse/
Dowry Abuse research report: https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/community/dfv/research-report-dowry-abuse-in-south-asian-populations.pdf
Community resource: https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/community/dfv/community-resource-dowry-abuse-in-south-asian-populations.pdf
Decision-making tree: https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/community/dfv/decision-tree-dowry-abuse-in-south-asian-populations.pdf