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Thursday 21 May, 2026,  7:00 - 8:30pm AEST

Domestic and family violence causes deep harm to those experiencing it.  

It can cause long-lasting emotional, psychological, physical, social and financial impacts, and the effects can be different for each person. 

People seeking to leave an abusive relationship face increased risks and dangers, and this is often when violence escalates. For some it can also be fatal. 

After a victim-survivor leaves an abusive relationship the journey towards healing and recovery can be long and complex. 

In our upcoming May Domestic Violence Prevention Month Webinar we will explore what it can look like on the journey of recovery, and how Christian communities can faithfully support victim-survivors. 

Join this important conversation as we listen to victim-survivor and advocates, researchers, a DFV clinician, and a church pastor, as they consider how biblical reflection, trauma-informed care, and clinical practice can help churches better support those who have experienced violence.

Join us as we listen, learn, and consider the complexities of recovery and be equipped to respond with wisdom and compassion. 

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This Webinar will be hosted by Ellaina Welsman, in conversation with Dr Rosie Shorter, Dr Erin Hutton, Erica Mandi Manga, Gen Farquhar, Heather, and Safina Stewart. 

Ellaina Welsman is the Domestic and Family Violence Justice Coordinator & Community Engagement Manager at Common Grace. 

Dr Rosie Shorter and Dr Erin Hutton are the researchers on the Reading the Bible After Violence project, supported by Common Grace.

Erica Mandi Manga is the Young Adults Pastor at Castle Hill Anglican Church, is part of the Common Grace Domestic and Family Violence Justice Working Group and a key spokesperson for Common Grace. 

Gen Farquhar is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, PhD candidate, and counsellor at The Cottage Counselling Centre, with expertise in trauma and supporting survivors of domestic violence. 

Heather Ritchie is a survivor-advocate of domestic and family violence and part of the Common Grace Domestic and Family Violence Justice Working Group. 

Safina Stewart is a proud Wuthathi and Mabuiag Island woman who grew up cross culturally in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Australia. Safina is the Storyteller and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lead at Common Grace. 

 

Do you need support?

The following Domestic and Family Violence support services are available: