Representatives from key local organisations operating in the sector will be in attendance, including: the Centre for Non-Violence, ARC Justice, and Victoria Police to share their insights, experiences and to provide local insight.

Discussion will centre on the National Plan, its local impact and any acute local challenges to its implementation and the role the Federal Government can play to better support the sector as a whole.

You can find out more about the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 on the Department of Social Services website.


Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters:

“I’ve organised this round table to get local feedback on the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children – our Federal framework to end family violence in one generation.

“Our local family and domestic violence frontline workers and first responders do amazing work to support women and families in Central Victoria.

“The National Plan will only be effective if the sector themselves are able to provide their valuable input and help guide government.”