The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with the Queensland Government to boost funding for frontline critical family, domestic and sexual violence services in the state.
Both governments will each invest an additional $75.8 million in programs after renewing the five-year National Partnership Agreement on Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Responses.
This brings the total Australian Government investment under the National Partnership for Queensland to $148.7 million since 2022.
Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth, said the renewed partnership demonstrates the strong commitment of all governments to ending gender-based violence in Australia in one generation.
“We are driving change through key reforms to end gender-based violence, which requires the effort, dedication, and partnership of all governments across Australia,” Minster Rishworth said.
“With this renewed National Partnership and funding commitment, we are providing long-term certainty and resourcing for Queensland family, domestic and sexual violence services so they can continue their vital work in supporting victim-survivors and improving the safety of women and children.
“Governments, providers, and communities all have a role to play in building a future free from gender-based violence.”
The renewed FDSV National Partnership will deliver over $700 million across all jurisdictions in new, matched investments from the Commonwealth and states and territories, supporting frontline FDSV services, including specialist services for women and children impacted by FDSV, and men’s behaviour change programs.
An additional $1 million will also be used for an independent evaluation of the renewed FDSV National Partnership.
More information on the FDSV National Partnership Agreement is available on the Federal Financial Relations website.
If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence, you can call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services:
- Available 24/7: Call, text or online chat
- Mon-Fri, 9am - midnight AEST (except national public holidays): Video call (no appointment needed)
If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au
Feeling worried or no good? Connect with 13YARN Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters on 13 92 76, available 24/7 from any mobile or pay phone, or visit www.13yarn.org.au No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn.