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The family we built after divorce

Alanna Davis — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:20:33 +0000

Families don't always look the way we imagined they would. This is the story of how Joe and I continued parenting after our separation, how we navigated new relationships, and...

The moment that changed everything. Why I’m asking Canberrans to roll up their sleeves

Alanna Davis — Sun, 03 May 2026 20:07:58 +0000

There are moments in life that split everything into “before” and “after.” For my family, that moment came on an ordinary day when my son TJ and I were hit...

Want to learn more about domestic, family and sexual violence, or how to support someone who is impacted by it?

Alanna Davis — Mon, 31 May 2021 20:10:10 +0000

The Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) provides immediate support to those in the ACT community who are impacted by domestic and family violence. This includes those who are experiencing physical...

Interested in learning how to support someone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence?

Alanna Davis — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:00:18 +0000

The Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) is pleased to launch online training focusing on a range of topics. Last year DVCS, together with the ANU Respectful Relationships Unit, launched four...

Today is the inaugural day of LGBTIQA+ Domestic Violence Awareness

Alanna Davis — Wed, 27 May 2020 20:10:39 +0000

Thursday 28 May 2020 is the inaugural LGBTIQA+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day to be recognised across Australia. The Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) and Meridian (formerly AIDS Action Council) have...

The Kids Mile is calling your little people and the longer races are calling you!

Alanna Davis — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:15:36 +0000

Up for a challenge? How about one for a good cause? The Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) is on the hunt for more people to run in the Canberra Marathon Festival and...

Canberra, DVCS urgently needs your help

Alanna Davis — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 02:00:53 +0000

Each month Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) supports almost 900 people in the ACT community, but over the Christmas and New Year period, that significantly increases. The Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) is an...

What you don’t know about family and domestic violence

Alanna Davis — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 20:10:53 +0000

As a woman in your twenties and a mother to young children, have you ever walked into the grocery store and had no idea what to do? No idea where...