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DVNSW responds to NSW government’s emergency family violence package
The peak body for NSW’s domestic violence sector has praised the NSW government’s $230m emergency family violence package as a positive step forward. Delia Donovan, CEO of Domestic Violence NSW (DVNSW), commended the government’s response to the sector’s needs and emphasized the importance of continued investment to address the domestic violence crisis in the state.
DVNSW welcomed the expansion of the Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program, which aims to assist victim-survivors in finding safe housing options. The funding will extend the program’s reach to 128 local government areas, benefiting an additional 4,200 women annually.
The organization also appreciated the increased support for children affected by domestic violence, highlighting the significance of recognizing children as victim-survivors in their own right.
DVNSW called for further investment in housing, including $52m for existing refuges to prevent victim-survivors from being turned away. They also urged the government to build more social and affordable homes and transitional housing to support those in crisis situations.
We look forward to collaborating with the NSW government to address these critical issues and provide support to those in need.
2024-05-05 19:39:20
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