Status:
Ongoing
Activity details
Allocate $1.1 million to extend funding for the Department of Home Affairs’ specialised visa support service for temporary visa holders experiencing family and domestic violence for an additional year.
Implementation progress update
The Domestic and Family Violence Support service was initially established as a 2 year a pilot from 1 July 2021. The $1.1 million was to extend funding for an additional year until 30 June 2024. Ongoing funding for the service was provided in the 2024-25 Budget.
From October 2022 to June 2025, the Domestic and Family Violence Support service received a total of 2,424 referrals (with 960 in 2024-25). Referrals increased from an average of 60 per month in 2022-23 to 80 per month in 2024-25.
More information
- Learn about the National Plan to End Violence against women and children 2022-2032.
- Read the First Action Plan 2023-2027.
- Browse the First Action Plan 2023-2027 Activities Addendum update.
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