Rural women demand more funding for family violence support

Rural women demand more funding for family violence support
ABC News
The World Today
5th May, 2014

Rural women demand more funding for family violence support

Support groups for survivors of domestic violence are warning the problem is already threatening the lives of many Australian women, and it's only getting worse. Women who've formed a support group in central Victoria are calling for more funding for support services, especially in country areas. It comes after a series of high-profile family violence killings in Victoria. Here, they speak to The World Today about their own experiences, and many of them have asked not to be identified for fear their male partners will find them.

Advocacy groups call for more budget funds to fight family violence

The Victorian Government has announced tomorrow's state budget will include an additional $4.5 million to tackle family violence. However, advocacy groups say it's only a quarter of what they've asked for

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