Funding to support women fleeing domestic violence has been welcomed by Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman, however it is just the start of what’s needed.

“I welcome the funding for Wentworth Community Housing’s important project in the Hawkesbury, although it is only part of what’s needed to support women fleeing domestic violence in this area,” Ms Templeman said.

“For many years, emergency and medium term accommodation has been desperately-needed, and this will address some of the emergency housing needs.

“We know the incidence of domestic violence has risen locally with COVID, however it was on the rise even before that.

“Data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) shows that while the level