The Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service in Victoria has welcomed a $572 million commitment by the State Government for family violence services across the state.
The Victorian Government made the move in response to calls for more resourcing by organisations working to address family violence.
First Nations women are said to be 34 times more likely to experience family violence and are also 10 times more likely to die as a result.
CEO of the legal service and Kuku Yalanji woman Antoinette Braybrook (pictured) says early intervention prevention programs is how to avoid reaching crisis point.
