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Millions awarded to legal and domestic violence support groups

Attorney-General and Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence Mark Speakman has confirmed more than 70 of the integral support services have been awarded over $4 million.

August 13, 2021 • By Emma Musgrave
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The A-G said the NSW government will roll out a total of $4.45 million in grants to help legal and domestic violence support groups modernise and expand their operations. The funding comes from the NSW government’s $50 million Social Sector Transformation Fund (SSTF) announced in the 2020-21 state budget.

 
 

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Breaking down the $4.45 million, $2.06 million has been granted to 44 organisations that provide family and domestic violence services. Meanwhile, 28 groups, which deliver legal services, will receive $2.39 million.

“This initiative will help these charities and not-for-profits increase capacity, provide better digital service delivery, and enhance remote working options,” Mr Speakman said.

“It will help future-proof their operations and enable them to remain efficient, effective and viable so they can continue their invaluable work to support domestic violence victim-survivors.

“The NSW Government is committed to helping those in need to end the scourge of domestic violence, and by ensuring these services are equipped with the right resources and capabilities, we know these grants will add long term value to services and in turn benefit those they support.”

Speaking about the funding provided by NSW government, Carrie’s Place Domestic Violence and Homelessness Services chief executive Jayne Clowes said: “Our laptops and tech were all in urgent need of being upgraded and, now, because of the necessity for working remotely, it is especially important. The grant will enable our workers to have far greater flexibility to deliver our services.”

Bonnie Support Services executive officer Tracy Phillips echoed a similar sentiment, noting the funding comes at an opportune time.

“It will enhance our digital and social media strategy and enable us to reach out so that a lot of new people will be able to access our services,” Ms Phillips said.

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Emma Musgrave

Emma Musgrave

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Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.

Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences. 

Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.

She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University. 

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