Funding Boost for Aboriginal Family Violence Services
The Victorian Government has announced it will provide a further $4 million in funding from the Dhelk Dja Family Violence Fund to deliver Aboriginal-led family violence prevention and response initiatives.
Financial Coaching for Victim Survivors
Good Shepherd has established a Financial Independence Hub that supports victim survivors who have experienced financial abuse to feel more confident with money and plan for the future.
Safe & Together Implementation Community of Practice Restarts
After a short hiatus in 2021, the Safe & Together Implementation Community of Practice is starting up again on 24 March 2022.
Hume Moreland Orange Door Opens
On 15 February 2022, The Orange Door in Hume Moreland opened its doors.
More Support for Women on Temporary Visas
Northern Community Legal Centre (NCLC) have set up the Safe Landing Project, which is an integrated service delivery model responding to women on temporary visas who are experiencing family violence in Melbourne’s northwest.
Misidentification of Predominant Aggressor Continues
The Implementation Monitor has released an Accurate Identification of the Predominant Aggressor report that examines the progress that has been made to support key workforces to accurately identify the predominant aggressor in family violence situations.
Mandatory Minimum Qualification Update
On 1 July 2021, the Victorian Government introduced the new Mandatory Minimum Qualification policy for workers who enter the family violence sector as specialist family violence practitioners, which is...
Stronger Laws for Victim Survivors of Sexual Violence
The State Government has announced reforms to overhaul the way sexual offences are currently reported and dealt with. In response to key recommendations from the Victorian Law Reform Commission's (VLRC)...
LGBTIQ Family Violence Campaign
Thorne Harbour Health and Rainbow Health Victoria have partnered on a new campaign putting a spotlight on family violence in LGBTIQ communities. The 'Safe Always' campaign aims to achieve a wider...
