This month is Domestic and Family Violence Awareness Month, a chance to raise awareness of the social and personal impacts of violence and to make aware of the support available for those affected.

On today's Brainwaves we talked to Kate, a Survivor Advocate from safe steps, on her experience of family violence. safe steps is a Family Violence Response Centre who offer a 24/7 support line as well as online resources for understanding family violence. 

Content warning: domestic and family violence. If this is confronting for you then please contact safe steps on 1800 015 188, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Wellways Helpline on 1300 111 500.