Survivors reveal brutal truth about domestic violence recovery in FW podcast

Immediate survival is only the first step on a long and difficult road to recovery, as victim-survivors explain in the fourth season of There’s No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing.

By Future Women

Published 4 March, 2026

Survivors reveal brutal truth about domestic violence recovery in FW podcast

Immediate survival is only the first step on a long and difficult road to recovery, as victim-survivors explain in the fourth season of There’s No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing.

By Future Women

Published 4 March, 2026

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For victim-survivors of domestic abuse and family violence, the focus is, more often than not, on making a plan to leave. But immediate survival is only the first step on a long and difficult road to recovery, as victim-survivors explain in the fourth season of Future Women (FW)’s internationally-awarded podcast, There’s No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing.

“This season, victim-survivors and organisations join us to look beyond the moment of escape, to the kinds of practical supports that are needed in order to rebuild your life: having a job, being financially secure, having a place to call home,” said executive producer Sally Spicer, who is also the series’ new host.

Listen or watch this episode of There’s No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, contact the national service 1800RESPECT for free and confidential counselling, information and service referral. Call 1800 737 732, chat online 24/7 at www.1800respect.org.au or use the text line on 0458 737 732

There’s No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing is an FW podcast made in partnership with Commonwealth Bank, who through CommBank Next Chapter, are supporting people within Australia experiencing financial abuse, even if you don’t bank with them. If you’re worried about your finances because of domestic and family violence, you can contact CommBank’s Next Chapter Team on 1800 222 387 within Australia or visit commbank.com.au/nextchapter, even if you don’t bank with them.