Commissioner Joe Ball

As we approach LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day and Pride Month, Commissioner Micaela Cronin welcomes Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, to Voices Towards 2050.  

Together, they explore the unique experiences of domestic, family and sexual violence in LGBTIQA+SB communities – from the strengths and alternatives communities are already modelling, to emerging forms of technology-facilitated abuse and barriers to seeking support. 

This episode highlights the importance of visibility, representation and inclusive systems that respond to the realities of all communities. Commissioner Ball and Commissioner Cronin also discuss how masculinity can be reframed – not as inherently harmful, but as something that can centre care, vulnerability and connection – and why modelling this is essential to preventing violence. 

If you need support, you can contact 1800RESPECT Australia on 1800 737 732, or visit www.1800respect.org.au 
For specialised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support, call 13YARN on 13 92 76, or visit www.13yarn.org.au  
Men can also contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491, or visit www.ntv.org.au 
In an emergency, call 000.