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Domestic Violence Help
We all have the right to live in a community that is free from fear, but every year the lives of thousands of Australians are shattered by domestic violence.
Domestic violence affects the entire community and it occurs in all areas of society, regardless of: geographic location, socio-economic status, age, culture and ethnic background or religious belief. Many forms of domestic violence are against the law.
What help is available?
Working towards eliminating violence against women remains a major priority for all Australian governments. Through the Women's Safety Agenda the Australian Government plays a strong leadership role on the issue by informing policy, programs and practice. The Commonwealth also provides income support to women who are unable to support themselves due to domestic violence and some family relationships services.
The States and Territories have the primary responsibility for legislating and providing programmes and services to support women, children affected by domestic violence and to men who want to change their violent behaviour. These include specialist domestic violence services, perpetrator programmes, refuges, generalist services (eg health services, family relationships services), and police and the court system.
What is Domestic Violence - Example of Domestic Violence
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