Advocates for action on family violence are concerned that the COVID-19 pandemic has become a desperate time for women experiencing family violence who are dependents of temporary visa holders, with their ordeal compounded by barriers in accessing social services due to their visa status.
Highlights
- The inTouch multicultural centre against family violence says COVID-19 is adding another layer of stress to victims
- inTouch is experiencing higher than normal caseloads due to COVID-19
- Advocates say migration status limits a victim’s ability to access support services
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