Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · 5d

Sarah Game’s proposed new bill would strip vital protections — denying care to people in mental health crises, with serious health complications, or survivors of rape, incest, or sexual slavery.

Sign the petition now to protect compassionate abortion care in SA.

www.fairagenda.org/abortion_sa_...

1 4

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · 11d

Just four years after abortion was decriminalised in SA, anti-choice politicians want to roll back access, making it harder to get care after 23 weeks.

Sign the petition before October 15 to help keep medical decisions between patients and their doctors.

www.fairagenda.org/abortion_sa_...

1

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Sep 12

If you're from South Australia, send a letter to your representatives in the Legislative Council and urge them to protect the current laws and reject this dangerous bill. fair-agenda.good.do/stoptheattac...

Text says: The bill that will attempt to restrict South Australia’s abortion laws will be introduced to the Legislative Council on Wednesday 17 September.

It’s vital the Legislative Council hears directly from South Australians that they want to keep politicians out of personal medical decisions.

Add your voice - Stop this attack.

A cartoon megaphone is in the bottom left corner of the image.

1 1

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Sep 5

www.fairagenda.org/abortion_sa_...

SA: Block new attempt to restrict abortion access

www.fairagenda.org

1

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Sep 5

Former One Nation member, now independent politician Sarah Game has just announced her plans to override current laws and restrict the care doctors can provide their patients.

Sign up to fight this attack and keep medical decisions with patients and their medical teams.

Text says Breaking. New attempt to restrict abortion access in South Australia. Sign the petition to fight back.

1 2 2

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Aug 28

Victim-survivors in South Australia are being failed in devastating ways, including a lack of timely access to care after sexual assault.

If you're a South Australian resident, tell your local MP to urgently improve access to forensic medical examinations - fair-agenda.good.do/SAforensicex...

Text says: 5%. The percentage of recommendations from SA’s Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence that the South Australian Government has committed to so far. A pink pie chart shows a small sliver that is slightly darker in a large pink circle, with an arrow pointing to the sliver to indicate that is 5%.

Text says: The South Australian Government has committed to responding to the remaining 95% of recommendations by the end of the year. But while South Australians wait for that… Victim-survivors are left waiting for timely and accessible care. This includes waiting to access forensic medical examinations, with some victim-survivors having to travel seven hours one way from Port Lincoln to Adelaide to access care. Forensic medical examinations are a critical option after sexual assault. They provide important medical care, as well as collecting evidence that can support the victim-survivor’s account of what has taken place, and help identify the offender.

Text says: South Australians: Email your MP now. Join the call for access to forensic medical exams. Victim-survivors should not be kept waiting for the care they need.

2

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Aug 25

Victim-survivors in South Australia are being failed in devastating ways, including a lack of timely access to care after sexual assault.

Tell your local MP to urgently improve access to forensic medical examinations - fair-agenda.good.do/SAforensicex...

Text says: Email your MP: South Australia must urgently improve access to forensic medical examinations for victim-survivors of sexual assault

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Aug 20

And for Victorians:
Trades Hall event this Sunday at 3pm events.humanitix.com/together-for...
Email the Victorian Leader of the Opposition fpav.good.do/victoriansfo...
Community resources www.togetherfortreaty.org.au/resources

Together for Treaty Campaign Kickoff

Right now, there’s a role for everyone to build unstoppable momentum for Treaty across Victoria. Let's get together and build the movement.

events.humanitix.com

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Aug 20

The details and updates on Victoria's Treaty negotiations can be found at www.firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au/treaty...

www.firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au

1 1

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Aug 20

Take a photo of yourself with a message of support for Treaty and post it to your social media. You could make a sign with one of the following messages:
I support truth-telling and Treaty with First Nations people
Treaty, yeah! Treaty, now!
Treaty now for a better future
Tag @togetherfortreaty

www.firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au

1

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us today to hear from Tarneen from Common Threads talk about the path to Treaty and how we can take action in our communities.

For those who missed it and want to take action to show your support for Treaty:

Screenshot of a Zoom call, all participants are looking at the screen and raising one hand in solidarity.

1 1

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Aug 19

These are an unacceptable, agonising waits for those who have already experienced a traumatic event.

Join the call for improved access to forensic medical exams now - www.fairagenda.org/medicalexams

Text says: JOIN THE CALL FOR ACCESS TO FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMS NOW. Link in bio.

1

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Aug 19

It found that victim-survivors have to travel up to 7 hours one-way from Port Lincoln to Adelaide to access a forensic medical examination following a sexual assault. Victim-survivors across the state face similar delays.

Text says: Where is Port Lincoln? Port Lincoln is a whopping seven hour drive away from Adelaide - and victim-survivors across South Australia face similar delays. A screenshot of a map showing the distance from Port Lincoln to Adelaide and the driving time of 6 hours and 53 minutes is shown.

Text says: What are forensic medical exams? A forensic medical examination is an optional exam after a rape or sexual assault has occurred to support the victim-survivor’s explanation of what has taken place and can help identify the offender. A victim-survivor will be asked not to shower or change from the clothes they were assaulted in until the forensic examination is performed. Any delays are unacceptable - an agonising wait for someone who has already experienced a traumatic event.

1 1

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Aug 19

The South Australian Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence has just published its findings.

Text says: Up to a 7 hour drive to access care after a sexual assault. The South Australian Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence has just published its findings; here’s what you need to know.

Text says: WHAT DOES IT SAY ABOUT CARE FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS? The report handed down by the Commission noted that: “Currently in Port Lincoln there is no sexual assault crisis clinicians or supports. Victim survivors are transported to Whyalla or even Adelaide for a forensic examination and there is no option for ‘Just in Case’ kits.” The Commission has said that this is “an appalling situation that has persisted for years in South Australia. It needs to be addressed without delay.”

1

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Aug 15

Join us as part of a Week of Action for a special online event with Common Threads where you can learn about #Treaty and how you can take action in your community.

RSVP at events.humanitix.com/together-for...

Text says: Treaty and the feminist movement. To achieve a fair and just future - one where we can all live with safety, security, and agency over our lives - we must address the historical and ongoing marginalisation of First Nations people, especially First Nations women.

Too often, governments have ignored First Nations people when making important decisions about them - perpetuating systemic injustices including violence, health disparities, and other forms of inequality.

Join Fair Agenda and Common Threads to talk about Treaty - link in bio.

1

Fair Agenda @fairagenda.bsky.social · Aug 12

Join us as part of a Week of Action for a special online event with Common Threads where you can learn about Treaty and how you can take action in your community.

RSVP at events.humanitix.com/together-for...