about us

We acknowledge the Gadigal Clan of the Eora Nation, who are the traditional owners of the land on which the Clearinghouse is located.

The Clearinghouse is a national organisation, providing high quality information about domestic and family violence issues and practice. The primary goal of the Clearinghouse is to prevent domestic and family violence.  We do this by supporting specialist and generalist service providers, government agencies, researchers, advocates and activists in their efforts, through the dissemination of information and research, and through facilitating discussion.

Specifically, the Clearinghouse publishes newsletters and papers on key issues, policy, legislation, training and new initiatives.  We maintain a library of research and resources and an online database of good practice programs. 

We also provide an information service to users and provide forums for discussion and debate. We actively encourage stakeholders to provide feedback about and contributions to our services.

Contact us by email or phone: (02) 9385 2990.

 

Services of the Clearinghouse

News

  • We publish current news and events concerning domestic violence and family violence, including new initiatives, research, legislation, policy, news of conferences, awards and international issues.


Databases

  • We provide an online Research and Resources database containing details of over 3000 books, articles, posters, videos, training manuals and similar resources focusing on domestic and family violence
  • We provide an online Good Practice database containing details of programs, projects and services around Australia
  • A seperate compilation of Indigenous research, resources and good practice programs is listed on this site


Publications

Clearinghouse publications are available online and by subscription.  Subscribe now!

  • Clearinghouse newsletters, issue papers and stakeholder papers are published quarterly

  • We host papers presented at some Australian conferences, seminars and workshops.


Library/information service

  • We can assist you to locate information about all aspects of domestic and family violence.

Email the Information Officer or call (02) 9385 2990.


Research

  • We identify gaps in available information and have the capacity to undertake original research.  See Clearinghouse research papers.


Specific topics

  • We have a number of short topic papers available online on specific issues.  You will also find links to related sites and papers.


Legislation and policies

  • We provide a guide to state and national legislation and policies.  You will also find links to related sites and papers.


Staff of the Clearinghouse

The Clearinghouse employs seven staff

  • Director
  • Senior Researcher
  • Good Practice Officer
  • Project Officer
  • Research Assistant
  • Information Officer
  • Administration Officer


Clearinghouse partners

The Clearinghouse is funded under the Women's Safety Agenda through the Office for Women, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA). The Clearinghouse is linked to the Centre for Gender-Related Violence Studies, School of Social Work, University of New South Wales.