$5.5 million increased funding has been dedicated to domestic violence services to assist services to cope during COVID-19.

The statistics show these services need the support with a 75% increase in Google searches for domestic violence services and a significant increase in calls.

The funding will be distributed as follows:

• $1.7 million for crisis accommodation
• $1.5 million for DV Connect (24-hour call centre)
• $1.8 million for enhancing specialist services
• $500,000 for a communications campaign

Di Farmer, Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, stated: “We know there are perpetrators who are now at home with their victims”.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk stated: “I want people to know that they do have options, they don’t have to stay in a violent household. We’re boosting support for essential government-funded services, so people have someone to turn to and somewhere else to go if they need.”

There is also a new online reporting tool for victims of domestic and family violence to report abuse. This tool enables victims to report issues discreetly and is available via the Queensland Police website.

How We Can Help

Ryan Murdoch O’Regan’s domestic violence lawyers have expertise in both applying for domestic violence protection orders and defending applications for domestic violence orders.

Our team of lawyers are experts in their field and go above-and-beyond to deliver the best result, each and every time. We are proud to provide 5 star customer service to our clients.

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Get the best representation. Contact Ryan Murdoch O’Regan Lawyers on 1800 999 529, email mail@rmold.newwebsite.live or submit an enquiry below.

We are available to meet with you at any of our local offices (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Beenleigh, Cleveland and Jimboomba) or by telephone or video-conference.

References

Kohlbacher, S & McElroy, N, “Please stay home at Easter: Qld officials“, 8 April 2020
“$5.5m to boost domestic violence services during COVID-19 pandemic“, 8 April 2020

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