Eight new and expanded programs will receive $14 million to enhance safety, health and justice outcomes for those who have experienced family, domestic or sexual violence.
The funding forms part of the joint $140 million commitment from the NSW Government and Commonwealth under the National Partnership Agreement for Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Responses 2021-23.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the NSW Government is upholding its promise of prioritising the boosting of supporting services for victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence.
“This funding will allow us to upskill our clinical workforce to ensure they have the tools and knowledge to respond to the care needs of victim-survivors,” Mr Hazzard said.
“We are doing this by implementing statewide programs which will be delivered directly to paediatricians and nurses. This means our workforce will have the enhanced skills to deliver the best and safest care to victim-survivors in such challenging times.”
Minister for Women, Regional Health and Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the initiatives will also be expanded across regional NSW, ensuring the support is there for communities when they need it.
“Following the success of the Justice Our Way program, this scheme will be expanded to more locations in NSW to support Aboriginal women in the criminal justice system, many who have experienced family, domestic and sexual violence,” Mrs Taylor said.
“These initiatives are about providing wrap-around support for victim-survivors who have experienced family, domestic and sexual violence so they can feel empowered to make the best decision for them and their families.”
Minister for Women’s Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence Natalie Ward said tragically in this country, one in every six women and one in sixteen men have experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or former partner.
“Prevention is a key support we can provide victim-survivors, which is why our support services are matched with programs that focus on eliminating family, domestic and sexual violence across NSW,” Mrs Ward said.
“The NSW Liberal Nationals Government is committed towards reducing the rate of sexual domestic and family violence with the largest ever investment in the state’s history.”
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