The peak domestic violence group in NSW says an extra $80 million is funding is required to deal with the crisis gripping the state.
The peak body advising the NSW government on how to tackle the domestic violence crisis has pleaded for significant funding to be invested in men and boys, with critical prevention work needed in schools, sporting clubs and grassroots community organisations.
In its pre-budget submission, Domestic Violence NSW – the peak group representing 150 organisations – highlighted critical areas it says the government must fund to prevent and respond to domestic violence in the state. It says at least another $80 million in this year’s budget is required. Domestic Violence NSW CEO Delia Donovan’s submission, which also calls for $500,000 for the peak body as demand on it spirals, said addressing the funding priorities would “have an immediate impact”.Advertisement
Angela Lynch, a lawyer and domestic violence sector manager at Lifeline, said coverage of high-profile domestic violence cases can be especially difficult for some sections of the community. Colin Seery, chief executive of Lifeline, said the “figures clearly tell us is there is a great deal of distress in the community right now.”
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