Knox City Council will share in almost $3 million to prevent family violence and all forms of violence against women.

The Allan Labor Government today announced councils around the state will deliver a range of initiatives as part of the Free from Violence Local Government Program 2024-27.  

The councils will deliver programs and activities that will help people in the community understand the role they can play to make their community safer.  

As large employers with unique connections to their local communities, councils are well placed to support communities to both prevent family violence and stop violence against women.  

This is the second round of the program, which is already supporting 15 councils to carry out primary prevention initiatives in their local area.  

These grants are an important part of the Labor Government’s nation-leading work to end family violence. 

Quotes attributable to Member for Bayswater, Jackson Taylor MP

“We’re significantly investing in our local communities to engage in important family violence prevention programs”.

“Every Victorian has the right to be treated with respect at home, work or in their community.”