Hospitals and Healthcare

Riley* alleges her father frequently sexually and physically abused her while he was in hospital. Experts say more should be done to protect visitors

Melissa reported an alleged rape to the national medical practitioner regulator because she thought it was the right thing to do. Instead, she was investigated.

A survivor's choice to disclose should be solely based on their readiness to share their story.

It was the night shift and I was attending a difficult patient. He gripped my arm and said something dirty. It wouldn't be the last time I'd encounter sexual harassment in my nursing career and it needs to change, writes Simone Sheridan.

Almost 500 health practitioners have been sanctioned for sexual misconduct involving patients. Nearly a third are still allowed to work.

Without it, some survivors would have to drive hours to access expert nurses.

A sexual violence handbook, My Body = My Consent, is helping culturally diverse women understand their rights and know where to look for support.

What happens during a forensic medical examination? And if you've been sexually assaulted, what can you expect?

People with disability face a number of barriers to justice, not least that crimes against them are often seen as less serious. This needs to stop.