A woman is being killed every 4 days, twice as many women killed compared to this time last year.
The women’s safety sector has called for $1 billion per year to be able to help everyone who seeks it, and the federal government is currently providing just under half that.
Can you email your MP to call for improved funding?
- Search for your local MP and find their contact email address here.
- Send them an email saying why you believe we need to improve funding for frontline services, or use our pre-filled template here.
One in three women experience abuse in their lifetime, while First Nations women, women from culturally diverse backgrounds, women in regional areas, older women, LGBTIQ women, and women with a disability, are even more likely to experience violence.
Labor has said it wants to end violence against women, but it’s not stumping up the funds to deliver that.
The total funding commitment to the National Plan over the next five years is $2.23 billion, less than half the $5 billion the women’s safety sector is calling for.
Women on low wages or income support are especially vulnerable without the resources to escape violent situations. Yet this government persists with the cruelty of keeping income support payments like JobSeeker below the poverty line.
Governments must listen when our front line services say more funding will make a difference. No one should be turned away if they reach out for support and protection from domestic or family violence.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 131 444.
If you need help and advice, call:
- 1800Respect: 1800 737 732
- Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491
- Lifeline: 13 11 14