Exciting news! Momentum Collective have been awarded a $3.58 million grant to support women and children experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV). Thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program, new Safe Places will be built in Tweed.
Local MP and Assistant Minister for Social Services and Prevention of Family Violence, Justine Elliot, visited the Momentum Collective team to share this wonderful news. She talked about how important it is to have more emergency housing for women and children experiencing DFV.
The Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program provides a capital investment to fund the building, renovation or purchase of emergency accommodation to support women and children in circumstances, where staying safely at home is not possible.
The new Safe Places Inclusion Round supports the Governments program of reform to improve women’s safety under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032. As part of the program, 19 new projects will create about 720 safe places across Australia over the next three years. Already, around 6,000 women and children are helped every year by existing Safe Places sites.
Tracey showing the building plans to Justine.
Tracey Mackie, CEO of Momentum Collective, shared how vital these supports are.
“Through the Safe Place Program, Momentum Collective will importantly be a place of specialised support services, providing person-centred support for victim-survivors of DFV. Our aim has always been to increase access to support services in rural and regional areas, so we are thrilled to be able to provide this in Tweed with help from the Safe Place Program.”
Justine Elliot said, “DFV is the leading cause of homelessness and housing uncertainty for women and children in Australia. That’s why it’s significant that Tweed-based Momentum Collective, in conjunction with the Albanese Labor Government, will be helping over 100 women and children each year.”
Remember, if you or someone you know is experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence, call 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732, chat online at www.1800RESPECT.org.au or text 0458 737 732.
You can also speak to a 13YARN Crisis Supporter at 13 92 76, available 24/7. If you’re worried about your own behaviour or use of violence, contact the Men’s Referral Service at 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au.
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