JOY Drive

23 Nov 2025

Sally Nicholes and Jade Blakkarly: Law Talk — How Family Violence Pushes People into Poverty

Finance, Kids & Family, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

Family violence doesn’t end at the front door; it can trap people in cycles of poverty, insecurity and isolation. Managing Partner Sally Nicholes and WIRE CEO Jade Blakkarly unpack how violence intersects with money, housing, safety and gendered power, and why the 16 Days of Activism matters more than ever.

Guests: Sally Nicholes, founder and Managing Partner at Nicholes Family Lawyers, and Jade Blakkarly, Chief Executive Officer at WIRE

Presenter: Warren Andrew

Nicholes Family Lawyers is a proud JOY sponsor and supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community. Their experienced team can help with rainbow family law, including surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, parenting arrangements, property settlements, and asset protection.

For more information, visit nicholeslaw.com.au, or call 03 9670 4122, or email reception@nicholeslaw.com.au

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