A frontline domestic violence service in Coffs Harbour has secured an additional $360,000 to ensure victim-survivors can access crucial help.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said Warrina Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services Co-operative Ltd is a recipient of the COVID-19 Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Infrastructure Grant Program funded by the Federal Government.
Warrina’s funding is for a building conversion to create two self-contained cottages, child space, case work room and provision of bathrooms.
“Frontline workers on the Coffs Coast are putting in a colossal effort to help people at risk of domestic, family and sexual violence during the pandemic and ongoing recovery period,” Mr Singh said.
“This funding will help to protect more women and children in our local community who suffer from violence and abuse by enhancing frontline supports available to them.”
Attorney General and Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence Mark Speakman said 45 service providers from across the state have been allocated a share in more than $8.6 million to support more victim-survivors.
“These grants will include funding upgrades at women’s shelters and new crisis accommodation with enhanced security,” Mr Speakman said.
“This investment will also allow those providers to improve access for people with disability, create spaces for children, renovate kitchens and bathrooms, repair plumbing and roofing damage, and most importantly to offer more women a safe space and life-saving assistance.”
Today’s announcement follows a $90 million budget boost to support women and children impacted by domestic violence announced as part of the NSW Budget.
For confidential advice, support and referrals, contact: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), The NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 65 64 63) or Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491).
