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Law reform is going to happen
The Joint Select Committee on coercive control has tabled its report on coercive control in domestic relationships.
$90 million budget boost to support women and children impacted by domestic violence
More women and children experiencing domestic and sexual violence will be supported by a $60 million funding boost to frontline services over two years from the NSW Government. The Government will also commit an extra $32.5 million over four years to expand the Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program across the State to assist victim survivors.
Great Lakes Women’s Shelter Founding Board Member receives OAM
Women’s Community Shelters (WCS) is delighted to announce that Founder Member of the Great Lakes Women’s Shelter (GLWS), Felicity Carter, was recognised on Monday 14th June 2021 as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
