Bathurst, Australia, opens three new shelters for domestic violence victims, supported by a state initiative.

Bathurst, Australia, now offers three new emergency shelters for women and children escaping domestic violence, funded by the NSW government and Housing Plus. These self-contained units will support over 30 individuals annually, with additional communal spaces and services like counseling, legal aid, and employment support. This initiative is part of a $426.6 million, four-year plan to provide crisis accommodation for 2,900 women and is part of a larger program expanding to 25 NSW locations.

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