The Tasmanian Government is committed to working with community sector organisations to help women and their children break the cycle of family violence.
Moving into secure and supported housing is critical for those experiencing family violence, and that’s why we are investing in additional accommodation for those in need.
Our Safe Homes, Safe Families: Tasmania’s Family Violence Action Plan 2015-2020 will deliver $2 million to expand the provision of dedicated crisis accommodation for women and their children.
This capital funding will enable established service providers to add additional beds.
Further, we are committing $2.4 million to lease 50 rental properties that can be used by both women and men and their children escaping family violence as part of an initiative that builds on New South Wales' successful Rapid Rehousing program.
Counselling and outreach support services will also be expanded.
We will extend counselling services for children and young people experiencing family violence with $3 million to provide additional counselling sessions.
This will provide for up to an additional 10 full-time equivalent counsellors and will be delivered in partnership with non-government organisations.
We will also provide improved access to timely, dedicated counselling services for adults experiencing family violence with a $1 million commitment to support groups within our community who are at higher risk.
This includes women with disabilities, women in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and indigenous women.
Safe Homes, Safe Families: Tasmania’s Family Violence Action Plan 2015-2020 is available online at www.dpac.tas.gov.au/safehomessafefamilies
If you or someone you know is impacted by family violence or sexual assault, call the Safe at Home Family Violence Response and Referral Line on 1800 633 937 or visit www.1800respect.org.au In an emergency, call 000.