The Minns Labor Government is building a safer New South Wales for women and children escaping domestic and family violence, with construction beginning on a new refuge in Hornsby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government is investing $5 million in the new crisis accommodation that is being developed by Link Wentworth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The refuge will comprise four self-contained units and a \u2018core\u2019 of support that facilitates access to services such as counselling, legal assistance, education and employment support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specialist domestic and family violence support services will be provided onsite by Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Women\u2019s Shelter, a member of the Women\u2019s Community Shelters Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each unit will have its own kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities, as well as private outdoor space and an area for pets, helping residents maintain independence and a sense of home while they access support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At least one unit will be wheelchair accessible, and the shared areas will be designed to accommodate residents with restricted mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u2018core\u2019 will include an office area and two consulting rooms that can be combined into a larger conference room, along with a shared lounge, dining and kitchen facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There will also be communal indoor and outdoor play spaces for children, giving families dedicated areas to spend time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This investment is part of the NSW Government\u2019s $426.6 million Core and Cluster program to expand crisis accommodation and provide on-site specialist support for women and children fleeing violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once all 49 new refuges are complete, the program will support more than 2,900 additional victim-survivors of domestic and family violence each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The program is part of the wider work by the NSW Government to provide safe housing for those escaping domestic and family violence, including an historic $6.6 billion investment in social and affordable housing, with at least half of the new homes prioritised for victim-survivors, and an additional $130 million for new crisis beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minns Labor Government continues to strengthen support for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. In our June Budget, we provided a landmark $184.1 million to increase funding for six core domestic and family violence specialist programs by 50 per cent, so that victim-survivors can receive timely, life-saving support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Too many women and children fleeing domestic and family violence are also facing housing insecurity at one of the most difficult moments of their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “A safe home can provide the stability people need to recover, rebuild and plan for the future, which is why we’re investing in more crisis accommodation right across New South Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “This new refuge in Hornsby will provide safe, self-contained accommodation alongside specialist support, helping more women and children take the first steps towards a brighter future.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Jodie Harrison said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Women and children escaping domestic and family violence need to know there is somewhere safe to go to when they leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis new refuge in Hornsby will provide victim-survivors with not only a place to stay, but also access to critical support services so that they can recover and rebuild their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt takes a lot of courage to leave violence and we know that this crisis accommodation will make a real difference to women and children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CEO of Link Wentworth Andrew McAnulty said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEvery woman and child deserves the chance to live free from violence and fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis refuge is part of Link Wentworth\u2019s long-standing commitment to investing in safe, secure housing and support for women experiencing family and domestic violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLink Wentworth, through our partnership with the NSW Government and Women\u2019s Community Shelters, are creating more than accommodation – we are creating opportunities for women and children to heal, regain stability and rebuild their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interim CEO of Women\u2019s Community Shelters Sue Cripps said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cToo often, women escaping violence with their children face an impossible choice between staying in an unsafe home or having nowhere safe to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cToday\u2019s sod turn marks the beginning of an important new chapter for Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women\u2019s Shelter and means more families in Sydney\u2019s north won\u2019t have to make that choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFor the first time, the service will welcome women with children, giving more families access to safe accommodation and support as they rebuild their lives free from abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWomen\u2019s Community Shelters is proud to stand alongside Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women\u2019s Shelter as it expands access to safe accommodation and support for local women and children who need it most.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Support:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, call the Police on Triple Zero \/ 000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For confidential advice, support, and referrals, contact 1800 RESPECT<\/a> or 13 YARN<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, call the NSW Domestic Violence Line<\/a> on 1800 65 64 63<\/a> for free counselling and referrals, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, call the Sexual Violence Helpline on 1800 424 017 for free counselling and referrals, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For information on Men\u2019s Behaviour Change Programs operating in your local area, contact the Men’s Referral Service<\/a> on 1300 766 491.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Minns Labor Government is building a safer New South Wales for women and children escaping domestic and family violence, with construction beginning on a new refuge in Hornsby. 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