It’s hoped a $15,000 funding boost to Djerriwarrh Health Services’ men’s behaviour change programs will help break the cycle of domestic violence in Melton and Moorabool.
The program works with men seeking help to stop their violent and controlling behaviour.
DJHS chief executive Andrew Freeman welcomed the additional funding from the state government.
“As it is recognised that family violence affects every part of society, this boost to family violence services will be a step toward decreasing waiting lists for vital support services for men with a history of family violence,” Mr Freeman said.
The funding to DJHS is part of a $1.25 million funding pool to many men’s behaviour change programs across the state, with $145,000 for the Victorian AIDS Council’s gay men’s health centre that works with LGBTIQ communities.
The state government hopes the extra boost of money will also help reduce waiting lists for men’s support services.
Prevention of Family Violence Minister Fiona Richardson said: “Violence is unacceptable in any family.
“These programs help men change the attitudes and behaviours that enable violence in the home, and they’re an essential part of our government’s prevention strategy.”
