Escabags available at Coast libraries

Escabags, short for escape bags, are now available for the community from several Central Coast Council libraries.

The bags contain high-quality products for people in the community experiencing domestic or family violence.

They are not gender-specific and come in two variations – parent and child, or single adult.

The bags are available at Woy Woy, Umina Beach, Tuggerah, Lake Haven, Kincumber, Erina and Gosford libraries.

Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said Escabags was an Australian registered charity.

“Domestic and family violence is a scourge in our community, and we all need to play a part to end the violence,” he said.

“The Federal Labor Government is investing $4.4B in new funding to address the problem.

“The government is also responding to the Rapid Review into Prevention Approaches, including through investing in frontline services and initiatives to prevent violence.

“Ending domestic and family violence is a top priority for the Federal Labor Government.

“We have already invested over $3.4B in initiatives to support the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-32.

“This is on top of billions the Federal Labor Government has committed for housing and support for single parents that we know will be of particular importance for our community escaping violence, including a $1B commitment through the National Housing Infrastructure Facility for housing for those impacted by violence and for young people.”

To learn more about Escabags or to support the charity, visit: https://escabags.org/