Newcastle Domestic Violence Committee NSW

18/06/2026

The latest Quarterly Report from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that domestic violence continues to rise across the Hunter, with all nine local government areas recording increases in domestic violence related assaults over the past decade.

In the past two years DV related assaults have increased by:
▪️ 21.4% in Cessnock
▪️ 14% in Newcastle
▪️ 9.2% in Singleton

Ahead of next week’s NSW State Budget, the Hunter DFV Consortium is calling on the NSW Government to deliver a significant increase in funding for specialist domestic and family violence services.

Without greater investment, victim-survivors will continue to face barriers to accessing the support they need, and frontline services will remain under immense pressure.

These rising rates of DV assaults cannot be ignored. The cost of inaction is measured in lives, safety, and the wellbeing of families across the Hunter.

Chris Minns Daniel Mookhey MLC the evidence is undeniable. The need is urgent. The time to act is now.

Domestic Violence NSW Jenny's Place Domestic Violence & Homelessness Support Carrie's Place Domestic Violence and Homelessness Services Inc. Warlga Ngurra Incorporated Upper Hunter Homeless Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services Got Your Back Sista Nova for Women and Children: Homelessness and Domestic Violence Service Family Support Newcastle



Source: https://bocsar.nsw.gov.au/

15/06/2026

Hunter DFV Consortium’s frontline Domestic and Family Violence Services are on the ground every day, saving lives, supporting healing and recovery, and building safer futures for women, children, and families across the Hunter region.

Your End Of Financial Year donation helps ensure these vital services remain available when they’re needed most. Every dollar truly makes a difference.

Whether you’re an individual, business, or organisation, together we can create a safer Hunter region.

🙏 The member organisations of the Hunter DFV Consortium deeply appreciate your generosity. All are charitable organisations, and donations over $2 are tax deductible:

🔸Warlga Ngurra – https://www.warlgangurra.org.au/donation/

🔸Family Support Newcastle – https://nfss.org.au/donate-now

🔸Nova for Women and Children – https://eofynovawome.gofundraise.com.au/

🔸Jenny's Place – https://www.jennysplace.org/support/

🔸Got Your Back Sista – https://drct-gotyourbacksista.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/gybs-donate

🔸Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services - https://psfans.org.au/make-a-donation/

🔸Upper Hunter Homeless Support – https://upperhunterhomeless.org.au/ways-to-help/

🔸Carrie's Place – https://carriesplace.org.au/donate/



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14/06/2026

If you are coming to the DFV Remembrance Vigil on Sunday evening, if you can, we encourage you to bring a new, unopened non-perishable food/pantry item, or toiletry/hygiene item, that will be distributed to local domestic violence services.

Sunday 21 June
5pm
Gregson Park, Hamilton

11/06/2026

DONATION REQUEST

We're looking for a double or queen bed frame to help furnish a home for a woman rebuilding her life after domestic and family violence.

If you have a spare bed frame you'd like to donate, we'd love to hear from you. A mattress would also be appreciated, however it must be new or near new.

If you can help, please send us a message or call 49 892777. 💜

05/06/2026

Your voice matters. A University of Sydney research team invites adult victim-survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV) who have had any contact with the NSW criminal justice system since 1 July 2024 to share their experiences of the justice process.

- Do you have experience of domestic and family violence (DFV) as a victim-survivor?
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Have you had contact with police, courts or another NSW justice agency about a DFV matter, as a victim-survivor, since 1 July 2024?
- Has your matter been finalised, or is it no longer under active investigation?

If you answered yes to all of the above questions, a University of Sydney research team would like to hear from you.

Sharing your experiences could help improve how the NSW justice system responds to victim-survivors of DFV.

This research aims to understand how justice processes in NSW can be improved to better support DFV victim-survivors. We are interested in finding out what works well and where there are gaps in justice services and processes.

The research is taking place between May and August 2026.

ℹ️ To learn more or to contact the research team, please visit: https://www.sydney.edu.au/law/our-research/research-projects/justice-system-experiences.html

email: [email protected] or send a text or leave a voice message on 0481 063 317

05/06/2026

"We now have a community of people that are sleeping in tents or in cars or even out in the open, and it's a really difficult position for those people to be in," - Homelessness NSW CEO Dominique Rowe

Add to this the number of people, in “temporary accommodation” like a motel room, in crisis refuges, couch surfing between friends places, because there are no private rentals or social/public houses available or affordable.

🚨2 things you can do:

1. Homelessness NSW are calling on the NSW Government to commit to lasting change by:
* Increasing the supply of social housing so that 1 in 10 homes are affordable homes
* Increasing baseline funding for Specialist Homelessness Services by 50%, so services can meet demand and deliver both preventative interventions and crisis support.
📣 Add your voice today
https://homelessnessnsw.org.au/aplacetocallhome/sign-the-petition/

2. Many people in our region are homeless due to domestic violence. Specialist DV Services need to be resourced better to support DV victim survivors. You can also help by calling on the state government to increase funding to specialist DV services in the State Budget
📣 Add your voice here: https://dvnsw.good.do/fundDFVservices/email-your-mp/

'We now have a community of people that are sleeping in tents or in cars or even out...

04/06/2026

🛜 The manosphere is not a standalone online phenomenon, it is shaping and enabling violence, coercion and harm.

Masculinities and Misogyny Online is a two-day conference exploring current and emerging research on the manosphere, digital misogyny and responses to online gendered harm.

ANROWS CEO, Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine, will be bringing research-to-policy perspective to her presentation, connecting manosphere-related harms to the broader and evolving body of evidence about people using violence and technology-facilitated abuse.

Tessa will be joining leading scholars and practitioners, including Dr Naomi Pfitzner, Dr Stephanie Wescott, Professor Steven Roberts and Professor Michael Flood.

🎟️ Register for the conference and find out more:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/masculinities-and-misogyny-online-current-findings-and-future-directions-tickets-1982943171405

04/06/2026

Family Support Newcastle TERM 3 groups

:: Circle Of Security - 7 week parenting group
For parents and caregivers of children aged 0 - 12years old.
DATES: Tuesdays, starting 4 August - 15 September
TIME: 12 - 2pm
VENUE: Thou-Walla Family Centre Irrawang Public School
REGISTER: 0491 060 916 / 4987 466

:: Bringing Up Great Kids - 6 week parenting group
for parents and caregivers of children aged 0 - 12.
DATES: Fridays starting 7 August - 11 September
TIME: 10am - 12noon
VENUE: Waratah Family Centre
REGISTER: 0491 060 916

More Term 3 groups coming.....

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

DFV positions vacant in the Hunter

🔸 Team Leader - Nova for Women and Children:
MORE INFORMATION: https://au.seek.com/job/92312063?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=cardTitle =36b9a5d036d9992d9f8cc069b8912c88ccd8e4f4

🔸 Team Leader - Family Support Newcastle
MORE INFORMATION: https://au.seek.com/job/92330926?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=cardTitle =14167192ddd8940017dce7539fbe2b034d369f58

🔸 Grants Officer - Carrie's Place
MORE INFORMATION: https://au.seek.com/job/92434566?ref=search-standalone&type=standard&origin=jobTitle =79ece4c4f5f14897d61ddec62e24eda3361c98a1

🔸 Specialist Homelessness Case Manager - 2 positions - Carrie's Place
MORE INFORMATION: https://au.seek.com/job/92384382?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=cardTitle =434626b6a86c16f2067e0e6dbf2709d365bf4a08

🔸 Senior Domestic and Family Violence Caseworker - Port Stephens Refuge - Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services
MORE INFORMATION: https://au.seek.com/job/92274032?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=cardTitle =240051e1fba7282f9ddc17ed9266d3ac6565d596

🔸 Occupational Therapist - Women & Children - Jenny's Place
MORE INFORMATION: https://au.seek.com/job/92160789?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=cardTitle =7f6c17ec256126b0ac9f496afd721a70976b320f

🔸 Aboriginal Family Preservation Practitioner - Wandiyali
MORE INFORMATION: https://au.seek.com/job/92300585?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=cardTitle =d37cbf8d02f66184135d38d038805c275c5ba08f

🔸 Indigenous Men's Program Social Worker / Coordinator (Identified Role) Part time - Youth Express
MORE INFORMATION: https://au.seek.com/job/92196820?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=cardTitle =c53aa8d573eaefdbdddbdd11e0092c22689d6a0d