Settlement Guide: Women on temporary visas experiencing family violence

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.

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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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Read the full article in English here.