Backing our family, domestic, and sexual violence frontline workforce

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a 72% funding boost for our frontline family, domestic, and sexual violence workforce.

This new $291.7 million announcement is for the next phase of the 500 Workers initiative. It supports the sustainability and security of this critical workforce and recognises the specialist skills and expertise they have to support women and children fleeing violence.

Frontline workers are a crucial part of the Government's response to family, domestic, and sexual violence. They help women and children escaping violence with safety planning, counselling, and access to housing and financial support.

This announcement builds on the $169.4 million the Albanese Labor Government already invested in the 2022-23 budget to deliver on our election commitment to deliver 500 frontline family, domestic, and sexual violence workers in every state and territory

The 500 Workers initiative is just one part of our more than $4 billion investment in tackling family, domestic and sexual violence.

The initiative is delivered through the states and territories and will roll out from 1 July through the Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Federation Funding Agreement.

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Social Services, Tanya Plibersek:

"The work that frontline specialist workers do is a vital part of our response to family, domestic, and sexual violence. They're at the front line of saving lives every day.

"Supporting the workforce goes hand in hand with supporting victim-survivors where and when they need it.

"There is more work to do, but this funding for frontline services, making the Leaving Violence Program permanent, thousands of new homes and better legal support for women escaping violence, and programs to stop the violence at the start are making a life changing difference."

Quotes attributable to the Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Ged Kearney:

"Frontline workers are often the first, most trusted point of contact for victim-survivors. They're the people answering the call during a crisis, providing safety and security, and supporting women and children to rebuild their lives.

"Every day, frontline workers step into some of the most challenging moments in people's lives. When we support them, we're investing in the safety of every woman and child they reach.

"Frontline workers are the backbone of our efforts to end family, domestic and sexual violence."

If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit (link is external)https://www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services.

If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit (link is external)https://www.ntv.org.au

MensLine Australia Services are available if you are concerned about your wellbeing, relationships, and behaviour on 1300 789 978 or by visiting (link is external)https://www.mensline.org.au

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