HOPE CENTER: Lifesaving services are at risk

HOPE CENTER: Lifesaving services are at risk

There is deep concern about the future of funding for organizations that serve the victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and that provide essential education and training in communities across the country.

Tough decisions ahead for ACT's underfunded and stretched domestic and sexual violence services

DVCS CEO Sue Webeck, Senator David Pocock and CRCC CEO Tiffany Karlsson. Services may have to be reduced if more funding doesn’t come through. Photo: Ian Bushnell. Canberra’s frontline services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims are in crisis as demand continues to grow and funding fails to keep pace, despite a new deal from the Albanese Government and election promises from both the major parties. Independent ACT Senator David Poc…