ACTION
RESEARCH
CENTRE
MIGRATION
FAMILY VIOLENCE
HOMELESSNESS
RESEARCH & ADVOCACY
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ARC Ltd is a registered charity combining research and advocacy into family violence, asylum-seeker needs, and mental health to eliminate marginality.
Research Areas
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Family Violence
Family Violence is rapidly growing in Australia.
Over 2 million Australians have experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or previous partner. (ABS 2016)
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Community Cohesion
Rapid globalisation and migration requires the urgent need to foster greater community cohesion across all cultures.
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Children
Children are greatly impacted by domestic violence.
26,500 children aged 0-9 received homelessness services as a result of domestic violence between 2017 and 2018.(ABS 2016)
Breakfast Panel 2025
ARC is proud to host it’s annual series of breakfasts
"Legal, Housing & Financial Issues for Women"
Q&A Panel with expert guest speakers
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