The following story contains issues of domestic and family violence. Discretion is advised.

May is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and community organisations continue to provide support, but also want governments to do more about it.

Organisations in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales are pledging the State government to provide more funding into D-F-V support services.

This includes funding of a Regional Collaborations Co-ordinator to build capacity across the region.

Image: Image: Shutterstock – Ruslan Shugushev

Produced By: Ian Crouch

Featured In Story: Prue Hughes – CEO of Family Support Newcastle

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 May 2025