Regional domestic violence seen as particular concern

Rural communities say they are struggling to support women fleeing domestic violence. Crisis-accommodation providers in the regional New South Wales city of Tamworth are seeking increased funding for rural communities. They say they are at capacity and are being forced to turn women away, with deadly consequences.

Tamworth Family Support Service general manager Belinda Kotris (SBS) Source: Tamworth Family Support Service general manager Belinda Kotris (SBS)