Family violence
Violence support training
Colac and district residents who want to work in the family violence support sector will have the chance to complete a new, fully funded training pathway from next year.
Bail denied after alleged threats, breaches
A Colac man who threatened to kill his former partner has been denied bail.
Checks on violence offenders
Colac police are continuing to hold family violence perpetrators to account through regular compliance checks, as the city recorded more than one family violence incident per day in the city last year.
Police ‘here to help’ victims
Colac and district police are reaching out to victims of family violence, as the region sees an increase in recorded incidents.
Shire’s family violence spike
More people than ever in Colac Otway Shire are receiving homelessness help through specialist family violence services.
Offender jailed for abuse
“Cowardly men like you resort to choking women in these episodes of family violence.”
Minister Ward recognises overload
Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Vicki Ward has visited Colac’s “overloaded” Orange Door Access Point, calling for men’s voices to bring about change.
Concerns with court system
Colac Police Senior Constable Steph Ward joined discussions this week when the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Vicki Ward visited Colac’s Orange Door.