Further funding is needed for ‘preventative’ areas of DV

Sport and Life Training CEO Dave Burt discusses how his organisation can create “substantial change” in the domestic violence space. This comes as gender-based violence has been declared a national crisis in Australia.    The federal government has committed nearly a billion dollars to help women leave violent relationships. “It’s great to see that this is now such a prominent issue”, Mr Burt told Sky News Australia. “There has to be further funding, particularly in areas, I think, that are very preventative, like the one we were in, in local sporting clubs. “I think we can bring about some real substantial change.” If you or anyone you know needs support: 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636