Family Violence

Response to the Essential Services Commission draft principles and actions for family violence assistance

The review of the Vulnerable People in Emergencies policy is an important step in improving emergency management policies to better

The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) strongly supports the intent of the information sharing scheme to protect children from

VCOSS members work with vulnerable Victorians in many different types of services. Work in community services requires trust between practitioner

The Essential Services Commission is currently amending the Water Customer Service Code to require water businesses to have a family violence

In this submission, VCOSS supports the intent of providing children with continuity and stability by making informed and timely decisions

One in six Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence and one in three have experienced emotional abuse from

Family violence devastates families and communities across Australia. One in six Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence and

The Roadmap for Reform: Strong Families, Safe Children project is a chance to help strengthen vulnerable families and improve the

Victoria’s escalating rate of family violence demands a societal shift in thinking that calls our entire community to focus on

VCOSS will be consulting with members and key stakeholders to inform our submission to the Royal Commission into Family Violence.