Every day in Australia, women and children are put at risk by men’s violence. This is unacceptable. 
Family and gender-based violence is a growing crisis in this country.

In 2025 alone, more than 50 women were killed. The number is rising again in 2026, and these are only the cases we know about. Behind every statistic are lives, families and communities deeply affected.

But this violence is preventable. With the right action and investment, we can stop it before it happens and better support those experiencing it. 

With a state election coming up later this year, we are at a critical moment. We cannot let the safety of women and children fall off the agenda.

Safe & Equal are calling on all political parties to commit to real, long-term action, and we need your support to help make that happen. 

As Victoria’s peak body for specialist family violence services, we work to make sure the people on the frontline – supporting women and children every day – have what they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. We advocate to government, push for better funding and stronger systems, and make sure real experiences and voices from the sector are heard.

This end of financial year, your tax‑deductible gift will help us speak up for the sector, back frontline services and hold decision-makers to account. 

Together, we can help keep women and children safe – now and into the future. 

Please give before 30 June and keep family violence on the agenda