The Hon Tanya Plibersek
Minister for Social Services
Senator The Hon Malarndirri McCarthy
Minister for Indigenous Australians
The Hon Ged Kearney MP
Assistant Minister for Social Services
Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence
The Albanese Government is strengthening support for victim-survivors of intimate partner violence in regional Western Australia, investing $2.8 million to extend the Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial in Broome.
This extension will provide 300 additional financial support packages for people leaving intimate partner violence in Broome and surrounding communities, helping more victim-survivors to build a safer future.
For many First Nations women in regional and remote communities, access to culturally safe support can be the difference between remaining in a violent situation and finding a pathway to safety.
That is why this Regional Trial is delivered by the Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service, ensuring victim-survivors can access support through a trusted Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that understands local needs.
Eligible victim-survivors can access a financial package of up to $5,155, including a cash payment of up to $1,500 and the remaining funds in goods and services.
We recognise that leaving violence is one of the most dangerous and difficult decisions a person can make. That is why the program also provides risk assessments, safety planning and referrals to other specialist services for a period of up to 12 weeks.
Since the Regional Trials commenced on 1 July 2025, more than 1,000 victim-survivors have received support across the four Regional Trial locations in Carins, Darwin, Dubbo and Broome.
The 12 month extension of these trials reflects the Government's commitment to ensuring First Nations victim-survivors in regional and rural communities can access support that is culturally safe, when and where they need it.
The Regional Trials also align with the Government's commitment under Our Ways - Strong Ways - Our Voices: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan to End Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence 2026-2036.
This joint 10-year plan is helping us to create stronger and safer communities across Australia, where First Nations women and children can live free from violence.
