Major cash injection for domestic violence prevention and research

A NATIONAL centre researching women’s safety will get a million-dollar cash injection in the latest bid to combat family violence, as part of a state government initiative.

A NATIONAL centre researching women’s safety will get a million-dollar cash injection in the latest bid to combat family violence.

The state government will today award more than $6.3 million in “prevention partnerships”.

Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety will be receive $1.27 million, while $1.75 million will be divided across Free from Violence grants.

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Outwatch, a nationwide campaign, will also receive $3.3 million.

The funding was announced in the 2017/18 budget as part of a $1.9 billion packaging fighting domestic violence.

Natalie Hutchins, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence. Picture: Sarah Matray

Prevention of Family Violence Minister Natalie Hutchins said one in four Victorians had already been reached by the government’s anti-violence campaign.

“If we’re going to stop family violence and violence against women before it starts, we need to have the very latest research and policy — and that’s exactly what this funding will support,” she said.

Applications for the Free from Violence grants open next month.

If you or a loved one need help, phone 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

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