FUNDS FLOWING FOR NEW CRISIS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN BLUE
MOUNTAINS

Local domestic violence service provider DV WEST will be funded to help purchase two units in the Blue Mountains for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence as part of a $100 million boost for new crisis and transitional housing for women and children impacted by family and domestic violence, and older women at risk of homelessness.

The Albanese Labor Government has announced that 41 organisations across Australia will receive a share of $100 million for new crisis and transitional housing across the country. Funded through Labor’s Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), the Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program (CTAP) supports the building, remodelling or purchase of new or expanded crisis or transitional accommodation.

The Commonwealth funding will help thousands of women and children across Australia, and is another part of the Albanese Government’s ambitious housing reform agenda. Since coming to government the Albanese Government is investing nearly 20 times more in crisis and transitional accommodation and programs than the previous Liberal government did in 10 years.

CTAP aligns with the Government’s broader housing and women’s safety agendas, including the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032, the National Housing Infrastructure Facility and builds on the work of existing emergency and crisis accommodation programs like the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program.

Hundreds of applications were received, demonstrating the critical need for secure housing across Australia after a decade of underinvestment under the Coalition. Those applications were assessed through an open competitive grants process and all successful projects clearly demonstrated how the projects.

Quotes attributable to Susan Templeman

“I am very pleased to see this vital addition to the Blue Mountains area, which delivers on my election commitment and adds to the existing resources that DV West has to support women and children escaping family and domestic violence.

“DV West have discussed with me the real need for additional two bedroom units that provide transitional housing, which this will address.

“Family and domestic violence is a scourge on our society which is why we’re investing 20 times what the Coalition did in their decade in office, in just a few years”

“Labor knows that having a safe place to go can be the difference between leaving a violent relationship or staying. That’s what these projects are about – empowering some of the most vulnerable people in our community with a safe place to go.”

Quotes attributable to Catherine Gander, Chief Executive Officer, DV WEST

“We are thrilled at the Government’s investment in the 2 transitional units for the Blue Mountains. It means we can do more.

“The transitional properties will accommodate women and children who are no longer in crisis, but still have support needs. The units will give women and children a real sense of moving forward and this is an important aspect of recovery from the trauma of domestic violence and regaining agency in their lives.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family, or sexual violence, call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.

Connect with 13YARN Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters on  13 92 76, available 24/7 from any mobile or pay phone, or visit www.13yarn.org.au No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn.