The people who work in our family violence and sexual assault support services are invaluable. This is meaningful work which can change lives.
They support people when they are at their most vulnerable.
The Government’s efforts to prevent and respond to family and sexual violence in Victoria are our family violence and sexual assault support service workers.
Building from Strength : 10 Year Industry plan for family violence centres on our important family violence workforce – the people who are daily helping to rebuild lives. The government is committed to developing the workforce which this plan has guided since 2017. Across various sectors, recruiting new workers and retaining current employees can be a challenge, and the family and sexual violence support services are no different.
Ensuring that the existing workforce remains engaged, that they nurture career progression and demonstrate appreciation for their work, is essential.
This work is meaningful and important. The government needs to continue to interest and attract new workers while also improving education and training options.
Framing the future is a major pillar of our overarching Ending Family Violence Strategy. Its third rolling action plan is due for release later this year.
See the action plan here: Framing-the-Future-Second-RAP-2023-26