SENATOR THE HON KATY GALLAGHER
MINISTER FINANCE
MINISTER FOR WOMEN
MINISTER FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE
MINISTER FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES
THE HON ANDREW LEIGH MP
ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR COMPETITION, CHARITIES, AND TREASURY
ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT
ALICIA PAYNE MP
MEMBER FOR CANBERRA
DAVID SMITH MP
MEMBER FOR BEAN
MORE CRISIS ACCOMMODATION FOR CANBERRA
The Albanese Labor Government will deliver more housing for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence in Canberra, as part of our commitment to ending gender-based violence in one generation.
Local not-for-profit Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn will receive $3.5 million in funding to deliver up to seven dwellings under the Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program, which will offer housing options to those in the Canberra community experiencing family and domestic violence.
The announcement exceeds Labor’s 2022 pledge to deliver an additional $1 million in funding to extra crisis accommodation in the ACT.
The project will be among 42 funded under the Program nationally, which is investing $100 million to support the building, remodelling or purchase of crisis or transitional accommodation for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence, and older women at risk of homelessness.
The Program is part of the Australian Government’s investment of more than $4 billion in women’s safety to support the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032.
The project is expected to welcome women and children later in 2025 and will be used as crisis and transitional accommodation for the next 20 years.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher
“This funding delivers on a commitment we made at the last election to help keep women and children in Canberra safe.
“Our Government has committed more than $4 billion to ending violence against women, including towards this important investment in housing for women and children affected by domestic and family violence.
“We know this is a priority and the Albanese Government is investing nearly 20 times more funding in crisis and transitional accommodation and programs than the previous Coalition government did in a decade.”
Quotes attributable to the Hon Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury
“A safe place to sleep should never be a privilege. This investment isn’t just about bricks and mortar - it’s about dignity, security, and the chance to rebuild.
By expanding crisis accommodation, we’re ensuring that more women and children can escape violence without facing the added trauma of homelessness."
Quotes attributable to Alicia Payne MP, Member for Canberra
“Our Government has made ending violence against women a national priority, including here in Canberra.
“This funding will play an important part in that. Violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women and children, and women shouldn’t face a choice between violence and homelessness. This will help make sure women have access to secure housing when they leave unsafe situations.”
Quotes attributable to David Smith MP, Member for Bean
“It’s very welcome to see local organisations that do important work in our community recognised and supported.
“Vulnerable people in Canberra deserve safe places to go and to not be turned away when they seek help.”
Services available
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 1800RESPECT.org.au.
Connect with 13YARN Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters on 13 92 76, available 24/7 from any mobile or pay phone, or visit 13yarn.org.au.
If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit ntv.org.au.
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