Melbourne toddler stabbed to death in home

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A 13-month-old girl has been stabbed to death inside a Melbourne home and a woman has been taken into custody.

A family member raised the alarm and emergency services found the child in a home on Fordham Road in Reservoir about 11am on Monday.

The toddler had suffered what police believe are stab wounds.

“Three other children were home at the time of the incident but were not harmed,” a police statement said.

“A few months back there was a female from the house being chased around by a male. The male was threatening to kill the female and we called the police,” he said.

“It’s not something that’s unexpected. A police officer said earlier it’s not a nice scene in there.”

Another neighbour said she was surprised as it was a “relatively quiet street”.

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What is Domestic Abuse?

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Domestic abuse or violence involves the misuse of power and is based on a range of control mechanisms which include: physical, sexual, psychological, social or economic abuse or neglect of an individual by a partner, ex-partner, carer or one or more family members, in an existing or previous domestic relationship.

This is regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religious, cultural or political beliefs, ethnicity, disability, HIV status, class or location. Domestic abuse can also include forced marriage and so-called ‘honour crimes’.

 

Domestic abuse can include the following:

  • control with the use or threat of physical or sexual violence
  • Psychological, Emotional, Physical or Sexual abuse
  • Financial abuse
  • Forced marriage
  • Honour-based violence
  • Harassment
  • Stalking
  • Online or digital abuse

Charity Gala Dinner 2016

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gala-dinner-photoUnited Against Domestic Violence – UADV

This year we were honored to have Parramatta Leagues as a partner for our Charity Gala Dinner to help us raise funds for the Thelma Brown Cottage.

With 120 people in attendance and great performances from groups such as Koomari Incursions and Polytone the event was a great success, allowing us to raise $26 000 for the women and children who seek refuge at the Thelma Brown Cottage.

Of course none of this would have been possible without the support from our Partner and Sponsors and also a big thank you to everyone who attended the event.

Planning for our 2017 event is underway and we look forward to hosting another great event.