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Published on 30 May 2024

Glen Eira stands against family violence

Domestic and family violence does not discriminate based on age, location, background or socio-economic status. This kind of violence has no place in any community.

In a climate where a woman is killed on average every two weeks in Australia by a partner, former partner or someone else known to them, Glen Eira Mayor Cr Anne-Marie Cade, hosted a Prevention of Family Violence Roundtable on 24 May.

Bringing together federal, state and local government leaders with representatives from community organisations such as Women’s Health in the South East, Peninsula Community Legal Centre, Safe and Equal and Victoria Police, the roundtable explored gaps and opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.

The roundtable highlighted the importance of a coordinated community response to effectively tackle family violence, focusing on primary prevention and long-term support.

Victorian Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Vicki Ward said the state leads the nation with its work to strengthen prevention and responses to family violence and violence against women.

“But we know we have much more work to do for a future where women, children and young people are safe,” she said.

“Eliminating family violence in Victoria needs to be a whole of community effort. Conversations like the one happening at Glen Eira Council are critical for our communities in taking the next steps, with us, to realise progress.”

Council has now formed a Glen Eira Prevention of Family Violence Working Group with key stakeholders from the roundtable. The group will keep community leaders working together on solutions, breaking down systemic barriers and with a focus on primary prevention.

Cr Cade said more can be done to bridge the gap between levels of government to deliver better, more accessible support to survivors of domestic and family violence.

“We need a multi-stage approach to family violence that supports people to build skills to manage conflict, get help early, navigate the system, stay connected, rebuild confidence, and ultimately form healthy and successful relationships in the future.

“To achieve this, we need better communication about available interventions, more consistent funding, and services that can be accessed locally without shame or fear.”

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