Ballarat and Grampians Community Legal Service will establish a new office in Horsham to provide greater support for young families experiencing family violence.
The State Government, in its latest budget, provided funding for the new office, expected to open in March.
Under an innovative model, organisations including Ballarat and Grampians Community Legal Service, BGCLS, would be linked with maternal and child health services, providing early intervention and a direct referral link for people experiencing family violence across the Grampians region.
In addition to the office in Horsham, funding would also support new roles including a family lawyer, referral and engagement practitioner and community engagement officer.
