Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in May aims to raise community awareness and provide information on how to access help and support.
The 2016 Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence found that people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities are more likely to face barriers to obtaining help for family violence.
The Commission also found that women with diverse backgrounds are among the groups with a greater risk of family violence.
Social isolation, fear of deportation and language barriers are some of the key issues identified by frontline service providers like the Liverpool Migrant Resource Centre (LMRC) in Western Sydney as to why women do not seek help.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence help is available.
In an emergency, when urgent help is needed or a fear that an emergency is about to happen - people should call 000 and ask for police.
If you want advice on domestic violence, the Federal Governments 1800 RESPECT 24 hour service means you can call or chat online to a professional counsellor.
