Guy Barnett, Deputy Premier
Felix Ellis, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management
The statewide rollout of Arch is now complete, with today's official opening of the North West facility.
Arch centres provide victim-survivors of sexual violence with wraparound, trauma-informed care in a single location.
Deputy Premier, Guy Barnett, said the Tasmanian Government is committed to making changes that enable victim-survivors to come forward and seek help.
"Violence against anyone, in any form, is unacceptable, but the harm caused by sexual violence is particularly devastating," the Deputy Premier said.
"Today we are not just opening a building. We are strengthening a system. We are backing victim-survivors.
"We are taking strong action to keep Tasmanians safe from family and sexual violence through our third Family and Sexual Violence Action Plan, Survivors at the Centre."
Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis, said Arch Centres brings together specialist sexual assault services and police under one roof, so they are readily accessible for victim-survivors.
"People have choice and control about the kind of support they're seeking, whether it's police, social support services or both," Minister Ellis said.
"The centre was designed in close consultation with victim-survivors and support sector experts to ensure they are most appropriate to support victim-survivors at their time of need.
"The completion of the Arch rollout marks a significant milestone in rebuilding trust in Tasmania's institutions."
The Tasmanian Government has provided $43 million for the establishment of Arch centres in the South, North and North West of the State.
