A grant of $250,000 for the Centre Against Violence will be used to install CCTV cameras at the women's refuge and provide specialist children's counselling in the North East.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The funding, first announced in the 2019-20 Victorian budget, was confirmed when Northern Victoria MPs Jaclyn Symes and Tania Maxwell visit the Wangaratta office on Friday.
The children's counselling will also be available in Wodonga.
CAV is the in process of redeveloping its women's refuge to offer both independent, accessible units as well as communal spaces for socialising.
"Practical investments like this go a long way to helping victim survivors feel safe and secure in their community," Ms Symes said.
"We want all Victorians to feel safe and thrive.
"Extra counselling services just for children will help them to recover and heal from the impacts of violence."
IN OTHER NEWS:
Ms Maxwell said the current lack of security placed vulnerable women and children at further risk because perpetrators often subject their victims to taunting and stalking.
"CCTV will not only act as a deterrent but assist police in responding to incidents and in their prosecutions," she said.
"The impacts of violence and abuse on children can create lifelong behavioural, mental health and other issues.
"This early intervention strategy can have positive effects on children's lives and outcomes."
Receive our daily newsletter straight to your inbox each morning from The Border Mail. Sign up here
