 This study analyzed social media data related to domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia in 2020 using sentiment and discourse analysis, finding that negative or neutral sentiment centered on the sharp rise in domestic violence during different lockdown periods of the pandemic, while positive sentiments centered on praise for efforts that raised awareness of domestic violence as well as the positive actions of domestic violence charities and support groups in there. Campaigns The study highlights the importance of social media as an avenue for the dissemination of information and calls for a positive and proactive handling of the pandemic to address the rising rates of domestic violence and lack of services during this time. This article was authored by Kim Usher, Joanne Durkin, Sam Martin and others.