Hundreds of marchers call for an end to domestic violence
Around 300 people marched through Gosford on Wednesday, December 7, demanding action on putting an end to domestic and family violence. Assembling at the Coast Shelter head office at the…
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Police search for Jake Patman
Police are hoping Central Coast people can help locate a man wanted on domestic violence related offences. Jake Brian Patman, aged 34, who is believed to frequent the Central Coast,…
Man charged after Umina Beach search
A Umina Beach man has been refused bail until he faces court on charges related to domestic violence and fraud. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District were patrolling the Umina…
Coast Shelter launches position paper on domestic violence
Coast Shelter has suggested six major strategies in its position paper on Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence, officially launched on April 28. Firstly, the paper says, governments must invest…
Coast Shelter calls for domestic violence strategy
Coast Shelter has published a paper outlining its position on domestic and family violence, aiming to bring greater focus and attention to the issue and to create solutions to help…
Return to work help welcome but housing is key issue for those fleeing domestic violence
Community organisations who help women escaping abusive relationships to live in refuges have welcomed a recent announcement that these women will be offered grants of up to $5,000 to help…
Grants will help domestic violence victims back into workforce
Coast Shelter has welcomed the recent announcement that women escaping abusive relationships who are living in domestic violence refuges will be offered grants of up to $5,000 to help them…
Domestic violence victims need more support says Wilkinson
The number of domestic violence-related incidents occurring on the Peninsula was “very serious” according to Regional Domestic and Family Violence Coordinator for NSW Police, Sharon Wilkinson. November 25 is the…
Active bystanders campaign supported by Council
Central Coast Council is working with the NSW Police Force, the Tuggerh Lakes and Brisbane Waters Liquor Accords, Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee and high-profile authors to start important conversations…
Comedy night to raise funds for Zonta
A comedy show to be held at Erina Leagues Club on December 3 will raise funds for domestic violence services in the region. Funds raised through Comedy for Courage will…
Man wanted for Umina domestic violence matter
Brisbane Water Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted by virtue of an arrest warrant. Ryan O’Brien, 38, is wanted on an arrest warrant relating to…
MPs and charities want specifics on domestic violence funding
Central Coast Labor MPs and local charities have called on the NSW Government to detail how new domestic violence funding will be allocated to support organisations struggling to support victims….
A much longer perspective
Forum – Our new Premier has got off to a cracking start and his latest move, announcing a very substantial program of housing provision for domestic violence victims across the…
Local police launch anti-domestic violence campaign
[Video report] Central Coast Police are encouraging locals to come forward and report domestic violence in the community as we come out of lockdown. Between Brisbane Water Local Area Command…
Escaping violence payment to be trialled
Women who are in the process of leaving a violent relationship may have access to a one-off payment of up to $5,000 in a combination of cash and costs to…
Yarn Bomb project aims to help end violence
Knitters and crocheters across the Central Coast have been hard at work during lockdown preparing for a vibrant installation set to take pride of place at Terrigal from November 19-December…
Safe phones help domestic violence victims
Rotary Brisbane Water has been donating old mobile phones and laptops to Ettalong-based charity The Peninsula Lighthouse to assist those fleeing domestic violence. “Being able to communicate with family, friends…
Two men injured in Woy Woy stabbing
A man has been charged after a stabbing in Woy Woy on Sunday, September 12 left one man in hospital, and another injured. Emergency services were called to a unit…
Courthouses to be upgraded
Courthouses at Gosford, Woy Woy and Wyong will be upgraded to better protect and support domestic violence victim-survivors and other vulnerable witnesses who attend court to give evidence. Parliamentary Secretary…
SWAMPies to participate in Coast Shelter Sleepout
Members of the Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project, commonly known as SWAMP, are participating in an upcoming 10th Annual Coast Shelter Sleepout, raising money for the service that helps vulnerable…