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Perth Now
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
‘No More': Protests rise against DV scourge
Thousands of protesters are marching across streets all over the country in a demand for action to address violence against women. Twenty four women have allegedly been killed by violence in 2025 already, spurring grassroot organisation What Were You Wearing to organise the 'No More: National Rally Against Violence' action. Thousands have marched onto major cities in Australia in demand for action on violence against women. NewsWire / Simon Bullard. Credit: News Corp Australia The protesters are demanding governments address violence against women and prevent future incidents. Activists, survivors, and family members of victims are calling for governments to provide more support for survivor-victims in every state and territory across the nation. The protesters marched from Belmore Park to Hyde Park in Sydney. NewsWire / Simon Bullard. Credit: News Corp Australia Among the rally cries is a demand for more funding for frontline domestic violence services, increased crisis housing, and the development of better prevention and rehabilitation frameworks. The keystone demand of the rallies is to introduce mandatory trauma-informed training for all first responders. Rallies are being held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and in regional centres. The rally comes as 24 women have already allegedly died from domestic violence related incidents this year. NewsWire / Simon Bullard. Credit: News Corp Australia 'Women's rights are under attack in Australia. Women are being murdered at alarming rates and there has been silence from our government,' What Were You Wearing announced earlier this week. 'Domestic, family and sexual violence rates are continuing to increase. 'Our rallies last year saw real change. We know we can do it again.' This comes as the NSW government has committed another $25.9m to extend the Staying Home Leaving Violence over four years to all 128 LGAs in the state. Protesters are demanding governments to take hard line action. NewsWire / Simon Bullard. Credit: News Corp Australia The program aims to fortify victims properties for their safety while forcing their abusers to move out. The program empowers local police to remove violent perpetrator from the home, while victim-survivors receive necessary support. This comes as the NSW state government has increased spending to fortify victims homes and kick abusers out. NewsWire / Simon Bullard. Credit: News Corp Australia Security upgrades for their home to ensure victims safety, financial advice, safety planning and legal help are all services provided to impacted families. The program has already supported 6,500 victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, 1293 of which were children subjected to abuse. The program provides services to support victim-survivors by providing protection and advice. NewsWire / Simon Bullard. Credit: News Corp Australia 'Too often victim-survivors of domestic and family violence are forced to leave their homes in order to escape abuse,' NSW Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Minister Jodie Harrison said. 'Staying Home Leaving Violence helps the victim-survivor to stay safely in their own home, or a home of their choice and to keep important connections in their own community. 'This program aims to support women to live in safety and to maintain housing stability.
Sky News AU
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
NSW govt to expand scheme enabling domestic violence victims to stay in homes while perpetrators are removed
A scheme to be expanded across NSW will allow more domestic violence victims to stay in their own homes while their attackers are forced to find new accommodation. Under the Staying Home Leaving Violence, police remove the attacker instead of the domestic violence victim being required to leave the home. In welcome news for individuals and families dealing with domestic violence, the Minns government is investing $25.9 million over four years to rollout the program to all 128 local government areas. The program not only allows for the perpetrator to be removed from the home but helps victims by fortifying their properties with security upgrades. Those affected by domestic violence can also access assistance with safety planning, legal matters and financial guidance. The SHLV program last year supported 6,500 victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. The expansion will include providers in areas such as the Northern Beaches, North Shore and Inner West, as well as multiple regional areas. NSW Premier Chris Minns said everyone had the right to 'feel safe in their own home', but noted this was not the case for many. 'When that right has been taken away from someone, this program is about supporting them in feeling safe in their homes again, or alternative, safe accommodation,' he said. 'Too many lives have been lost and too many families have been broken because of domestic and family violence.' 'It is a blight in our communities, and it is a problem that deserves our government's concerted attention.' There have been 25 women allegedly killed so far in 2025, after the deaths of 103 women in 2024, according to The Red Heart Campaign. 'Too often victim-survivors of domestic and family violence are forced to leave their homes in order to escape abuse,' NSW Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said. 'Staying Home Leaving Violence helps the victim-survivor to stay safely in their own home, or a home of their choice and to keep important connections in their own community. This program aims to support women to live in safety and to maintain housing stability.' 'Keeping women and children connected to their families, support network, schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods is so important for their recovery. People should not be forced to abandon those connections to escape a violent situation.'
West Australian
10-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
‘No More': National rallies against violence taking place across Australia
Thousands of protesters are marching across streets all over the country in a demand for action to address violence against women. Twenty four women have allegedly been killed by violence in 2025 already, spurring grassroot organisation What Were You Wearing to organise the 'No More: National Rally Against Violence' action. The protesters are demanding governments address violence against women and prevent future incidents. Activists, survivors, and family members of victims are calling for governments to provide more support for survivor-victims in every state and territory across the nation. Among the rally cries is a demand for more funding for frontline domestic violence services, increased crisis housing, and the development of better prevention and rehabilitation frameworks. The keystone demand of the rallies is to introduce mandatory trauma-informed training for all first responders. Rallies are being held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and in regional centres. 'Women's rights are under attack in Australia. Women are being murdered at alarming rates and there has been silence from our government,' What Were You Wearing announced earlier this week. 'Domestic, family and sexual violence rates are continuing to increase. 'Our rallies last year saw real change. We know we can do it again.' This comes as the NSW government has committed another $25.9m to extend the Staying Home Leaving Violence over four years to all 128 LGAs in the state. The program aims to fortify victims properties for their safety while forcing their abusers to move out. The program empowers local police to remove violent perpetrator from the home, while victim-survivors receive necessary support. Security upgrades for their home to ensure victims safety, financial advice, safety planning and legal help are all services provided to impacted families. The program has already supported 6,500 victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, 1293 of which were children subjected to abuse. 'Too often victim-survivors of domestic and family violence are forced to leave their homes in order to escape abuse,' NSW Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Minister Jodie Harrison said. 'Staying Home Leaving Violence helps the victim-survivor to stay safely in their own home, or a home of their choice and to keep important connections in their own community. 'This program aims to support women to live in safety and to maintain housing stability.
News.com.au
10-05-2025
- News.com.au
Domestic violence abusers will be kicked out of homes to protect victims in expanded NSW program
Domestic violence victims will no longer have to flee their homes as a new protection program rolling out across NSW will focus on fortifying their properties and forcing their abusers to move out. The program empowers local police to remove the perpetrator from the home, while victim-survivors receive necessary support. Security upgrades for their home to ensure victims safety, financial advice, safety planning and legal help are all services provided to impacted families. The government will extend the Staying Home Leaving Violence over four years to all 128 LGAs in the state, with an investment of $25.9m. The program has already supported 6,500 victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, 1293 of which were children subjected to abuse. Twelve new providers have now been contracted to roll out statewide services to facilitate the program, in city hubs such as the Northern Beaches and regional areas such as the Snowy Mountains. 'Too often victim-survivors of domestic and family violence are forced to leave their homes in order to escape abuse,' NSW Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Minister Jodie Harrison said. 'Staying Home Leaving Violence helps the victim-survivor to stay safely in their own home, or a home of their choice and to keep important connections in their own community. 'This program aims to support women to live in safety and to maintain housing stability. 'Keeping women and children connected to their families, support network, schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods is so important for their recovery. 'People should not be forced to abandon those connections to escape a violent situation.' This comes as protesters are gearing up across the nation to demand action on violence against women. 24 women have allegedly been killed by violence in 2025 already, spurring grassroot organisation What Were You Wearing to organise the 'No More: National Rally Against Violence' action. The protests will urge governments to address violence against women and prevent future incidents. The SHLV expansion comes after a previous additional $48 million rollout announced by Premier Chris Minns following the alleged murder of Molly Ticehurst last year. 'Everyone should be able to feel safe in their own home, but all too often for many that is not the case,' he said. 'When that right has been taken away from someone, this program is about supporting them in feeling safe in their homes again, or alternative, safe accommodation. 'Too many lives have been lost and too many families have been broken because of domestic and family violence. It is a blight in our communities, and it is a problem that deserves our government's concerted attention.'
Perth Now
10-05-2025
- Perth Now
DV abusers to be kicked out of homes
Domestic violence victims will no longer have to flee their homes as a new protection program rolling out across NSW will focus on fortifying their properties and forcing their abusers to move out. The program empowers local police to remove the perpetrator from the home, while victim-survivors receive necessary support. Security upgrades for their home to ensure victims safety, financial advice, safety planning and legal help are all services provided to impacted families. The government will extend the Staying Home Leaving Violence over four years to all 128 LGAs in the state, with an investment of $25.9m. The program has already supported 6,500 victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, 1293 of which were children subjected to abuse. Twelve new providers have now been contracted to roll out statewide services to facilitate the program, in city hubs such as the Northern Beaches and regional areas such as the Snowy Mountains. Minister Jodie Harrison has announced a $25.9 million roll out to expand the Staying Home Leaving Violence program in New South Wales. Credit: News Corp Australia 'Too often victim-survivors of domestic and family violence are forced to leave their homes in order to escape abuse,' NSW Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Minister Jodie Harrison said. 'Staying Home Leaving Violence helps the victim-survivor to stay safely in their own home, or a home of their choice and to keep important connections in their own community. 'This program aims to support women to live in safety and to maintain housing stability. 'Keeping women and children connected to their families, support network, schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods is so important for their recovery. 'People should not be forced to abandon those connections to escape a violent situation.' This comes as protesters are gearing up across the nation to demand action on violence against women. 24 women have allegedly been killed by violence in 2025 already, spurring grassroot organisation What Were You Wearing to organise the 'No More: National Rally Against Violence' action. The protests will urge governments to address violence against women and prevent future incidents. The Minns announced a $48 million roll out of the SHLV program following a young woman's alleged murder just last year. Jason Edwards / NewsWire Credit: News Corp Australia The SHLV expansion comes after a previous additional $48 million rollout announced by Premier Chris Minns following the alleged murder of Molly Ticehurst last year. 'Everyone should be able to feel safe in their own home, but all too often for many that is not the case,' he said. 'When that right has been taken away from someone, this program is about supporting them in feeling safe in their homes again, or alternative, safe accommodation. 'Too many lives have been lost and too many families have been broken because of domestic and family violence. It is a blight in our communities, and it is a problem that deserves our government's concerted attention.'
