Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
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A life course approach to determining the prevalence and impact of sexual violence in Australia

Approved: 2020

Collaborators:

  • Prof Deborah Loxton
  • Ms Peta Forder
  • Ms Natalie Townsend
  • Mr Dominic Cavenagh
  • Ms Isabelle Barnes
  • Ms Emma Byrnes
  • Mr Nick Egan

Synopsis

Approximately one in 5 Australian women have experienced sexual violence, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016 Personal Safety Survey. The purpose of this research is to take a life course approach to determining the prevalence, and impact of sexual violence among Australian women, by analysing national, longitudinal data. Analyses will include disaggregation by sexual identity, cultural and linguistic diversity, disability, and urban/regional/remote area of residence, where the data permit.