State’s next domestic and sexual violence strategy must be a whole-of-Government plan, advocates say

'Domestic and sexual violence intersects housing, health, education, social protection and justice in ways that no single department is equipped to address alone'

Cuan chief executive Stephanie O’Keeffe said 30 new refuge and safe home spaces for people fleeing domestic violence were created last year — bringing the total to 172 units.

The State’s next domestic and sexual violence strategy must be a whole-of-Government plan “in substance, not just in name”, the agency charged with implementing it has said.

Cuan, the State domestic and sexual violence body, said the issue crosses so many departments and areas and an appropriately strong coordination system was required.