Family violence cure not a cost: Andrews

Ending family violence is an investment, not a cost, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says.

Victoria isn't putting a cost on implementing 227 recommendations from the family violence royal commission.

The commission's findings were released on Wednesday and called for a "whole of community" response to handle the scourge of violence in the home.

Premier Daniel Andrews did not put a figure on how much it would cost to implement all the recommendations, saying fixing Victoria's broken family violence system was not about saving money.

"This is about saving lives," he told reporters.

"This is not a cost, it's a profound investment."

Commissioner Marcia Neave believes Victorians will support investments in protecting children and preventing victims from ongoing abuse.

"We recommend a focus on children, the silent victims of family violence," Ms Neave said.

"There is no silver bullet which will stop it overnight."

The commission called for more funding for family violence services, and new measures to streamline co-operation between police and government agencies.

Victoria Police has been urged to change the way it manages and reports family violence.

The royal commission also wants Victoria to ask the Commonwealth for help, with Medicare expanded to include domestic violence health services, and expanded funding of family law legal services.


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