Domestic Violence NSW

"Many men are using forceful tactics to try to sabotage their partners’ employment. They resort to such tactics as hiding her car keys, letting down the car tyres, damaging her work clothes, even getting into her phone’s calendar to change her appointments, trying to make her appear unreliable as an employee." Another great piece of work from Anne Summers, quantifying the economic impact of domestic violence on Australian women.

This powerful film is coming to Sydney on Monday 17 March. Find out more and book your spot via the links in post.

Bridging the gap in service access for women and children from migrant and refugee backgrounds doesn’t need to be complicated – it can be as simple as starting with a pilot program that fills the gaps that leave victim-survivors navigating violence and abuse on their own. Read and share our pre-budget submission: https://lnkd.in/gisWhB-f

The NSW Government must ensure a 50% baseline funding increase for all specialist domestic and family violence services, so that frontline services can meet demand. This is more than a funding gap – it’s lives at risk. Read and share our pre-budget submission: https://lnkd.in/gisWhB-f

The growing need for specialist domestic and family violence services has significantly widened the gap between supply and demand. We need an immediate 50% increase in baseline funding ($163m this year) for specialist domestic and family violence services, who are buckling under the pressure, to be resourced to meet the demand for services. Read and share our pre-budget submission: https://lnkd.in/gisWhB-f

Delia Donovan and Livia Stanton from our team joined the incredible Asylum Seekers Centre team in Newtown yesterday. We look forward to working more closely together in our policy, advocacy and sector development work. The Asylum Seekers Centre has been doing critical work in the community since 1993. The Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) was the first organisation in Australia to open its doors specifically to welcome and support people seeking asylum. They provide practical and personal support for people seeking safety in Greater Sydney, and advocate for fair and humane policies at every level. Bring on the collaborations to make a difference. Frances Rush OAM Phuong Black Kylie Mackie

The Pathways to Prevention Strategy is solid, so let’s fund it to its full potential.

?? Last chance alert! Stage 1 EOI Applications for the NSW Primary Prevention Multi-Year Partnerships (MYP) Grants are closing soon This initiative is all about funding long-term partnerships that tackle the causes of domestic, family, and sexual violence by challenging harmful beliefs that affect women and children. ??? Don’t miss out—applications close on February 18, 2025 ?? Check your organisation’s eligibility and get more info here: https://ow.ly/5IeV50UXiTj #SafeChildren #StrongFamilies #SupportiveCommunities Domestic Violence NSW

On the anniversary of the national apology to First Nations peoples and the Stolen Generations, Domestic Violence NSW formally acknowledges the profound and enduring pain caused by the policies of forced removal and systemic discrimination within Aboriginal families and communities across Australia. We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to supporting First Nations colleagues, including those who have experienced trauma, as well as victim-survivors and their communities. During #OchreRibbonWeek, we highlight the significant and ongoing impact of sexual, domestic, and family violence on Aboriginal women and children, who are disproportionately affected by these issues. We must collectively address these critical matters through advocacy, education, and support to foster healing and promote justice for all affected individuals and communities.

This week we continued our pre-budget advocacy meeting with Members of the NSW Parliament in the lead up to the NSW Budget. Advocating for four key areas that will provide immediate help to end the violence, as well as the investments required for long-term change: 1. Meeting the demand on existing services 2. Ensuring equitable access for all 3. Expanding services for statewide coverage 4. Building the sector that we need. This week, we have held meetings with Shadow Police and Counter Terrorism Minister, Paul Toole, and Independent Ministers Alex Greenwich MP and Roy Butler. We appreciate their support for the domestic and family violence sector and look forward to continuing our work with them.?It was also great to hear about the unanimous support for our pre-budget submission across the crossbench.