Family violence
Victims need to be heard
Three survivors of family violence in Colac district say victims’ voices need to be heard.
Family violence order breached ten times
A man who is up to his tenth family violence intervention order breach has received another mark on his criminal record, but this time must complete a community corrections order.
Family violence offender remains ‘in danger of jail’
A Colac district man will learn his fate for assaulting his partner and breaching an intervention order at a future court appearance.
Screwdriver threat to partner
A 52-year-old man could face prison time and a community correction order after holding a screwdriver to his ex-partner’s neck.
Banners raise awareness of critical issue
Orange banners, shirts, bags and coffee cups across Colac and district are part of a campaign against family violence.
Funding boosts family violence services
Colac’s top health service has welcomed significant funding commitments for family violence support this month, and wants to see a fair share of cash flow for the region.
Have a say on vital services
Colac and district people have five more days to complete a survey that will help inform Colac Area Health’s response and support to family violence in the community.
Action against family violence
A Colac family violence support worker has welcomed State Government funding to keep violence victims safe, but has highlighted a desperate need for emergency accommodation and men’s behaviour programs in Colac.