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.
Stay aware of violence threat
Colac Area Health has seen a drop in family violence reports amid the coronavirus pandemic, with Colac police reporting no change in the number of calls or reports of domestic violence.
Service keeps families safer
Colac and district family support service Orange Door has celebrated its one-year anniversary.
Co-workers ready to help
Colac Area Health is showing leadership supporting employees and volunteers affected by family violence, with a program educating staff to help at-risk co-workers.
Service helps violence victims
Family violence workers servicing Colac and district say they can help women and families affected by family violence needing to access Centrelink.
Magistrate welcomes work to stop violence
A magistrate with decades of experience says family violence cases are “prevalent” in Victoria’s courts, but support for victims is improving.