A new information booklet and website launched today by Support Help and Empowerment (SHE) will help Tasmanian women find the strength to move on from family violence.
SHE is a not-for-profit organisation, marking 25 years of service this year, which provides short to long-term support and specialist counselling services for women who have faced or are experiencing family and domestic violence.
The new booklet “Leaving an Abusive Relationship” gives practical advice on making new living arrangements, managing finances, caring for children and referral information.
“The Liberal Government has a strong commitment towards making Tasmania a safer place and ensuring women and children are protected from family violence,” Premier Will Hodgman said.
“These initiatives will allow women to access the help they need to break out of a relationship that is either violent or abusive.”
Minister for Women, Jacquie Petrusma, said that violence against women is widespread in our community with around one in three Australian women experiencing physical violence.
“The Liberal Government is working closely with the Federal Government and other states and territories to implement a joint approach to tackling violence against women and their children. This will include contributing to jointly fund the new Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) ,” Ms Petrusma said.
“To further protect women and children, this government will invest an additional $924,000 over 4 years into preventing sexual assault and increasing after hours sexual assault services.”
“SHE has made a profound difference for many women over the past 25 years and the launch of these new support materials will enable them to help many more in the future.”
Anyone requiring the services of SHE can contact the free call service through 1800 608 122 from 9am to midnight, Monday-Friday or 4pm to midnight, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Will Hodgman, Premier, Jacquie Petrusma, Minister for Women
