The number of refuges for women and children in New South Wales is set to almost double in the next four years, as the Perrottet government announced a $500 million plan – the biggest single investment in domestic violence in the state’s history.
One in two women seeking refuge due to domestic violence is currently turned away due to lack of space, and the number of women and children fleeing domestic violence is set to rise over the next few months as the pandemic ends.
The state government has announced 75 new shelters will be constructed as part of the support package.
