Investment in supporting children and young people as victim survivors, and comprehensive housing solutions – from crisis accommodation to permanent, secure housing – are also needed. A lack of continued commitment and funding jeopardises both immediate and long-term outcomes for victim survivors and threatens to erode progress achieved to date.

To this end, the 2025-26 Victorian State Budget must recognise and prioritise investment across three key priority areas:

• Priority 1: Secure funding for family and gender-based violence primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery
• Priority 2: Support children and young people as victim survivors in their own right
• Priority 3: Ensure safe, secure and affordable housing to facilitate recovery from family violence