On average, 1 woman dies every single week due to domestic and family violence in Australia.
And 1 in 3 women experience abuse in their lifetime – with First Nations, culturally diverse, rural and regional, older, LGBTIQA+ and disabled women even more likely to experience violence.
The Labor Government has said it wants to end violence against women, but it’s not stumping up the funds to deliver that.
Current federal funding is only three quarters of what the sector says it needs to meet existing demand. In effect, this is condemning 1-in-4 women seeking help to being turned away back to violence.
We have a responsibility to act. Men’s violence against women is a national crisis.
That's why the Greens have launched a $15 billion comprehensive plan to address the national crisis of family, domestic and sexual violence.
We are ready to lead the way on ensuring women and children have fully funded support services to turn to, and deep prevention work to enable lives free from violence and fear.
The Greens will always be committed to ensuring that victim-survivors receive the resources and support they need.
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