Experiences of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) can lead to brain injuries from strangulation, suffocation, blows to the head and neck, and being shaken violently. Despite the strong link between DFSV and brain injuries, there remains limited information to support women who have a brain injury resulting from violence. This practitioner guide is designed…
The Recovering from brain injury booklet is designed to fill the gap in resources available to women who have a brain injury caused by domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV). It does this by providing information directly to the woman, and by creating an opportunity for service providers to work with the woman to create…
The lack of data about women’s experiences of strangulation in the context of domestic, family and sexual violence, and consensual sexual choking, impacts service providers’ ability to implement best practice screening and assessment. Developed in May 2025, this recorded training shares information gathered, and key insights learnt by Women’s Health NSW in rolling out the…
Through practice, screening for strangulation will feel more natural. The women’s health centres we worked with on this project, used role play to explore what words would work best for their communities when screening for strangulation and assessing for related needs. This recorded demonstration is an example of the role plays Women’s Health NSW conducted…
This resource is for service providers and healthcare providers who want to take a health promotion approach to address sexual choking. By taking a health promotion approach to sexual choking, and focusing on improving health literacy and strengthening capability, we can we can equip people with the information they need to find ways to lower…