Housing Plus to deliver the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service across Central North West NSW

February 9, 2022

Housing Plus has been appointed to provide the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) across the Central North Police District, including providing court advocacy at Bourke, Brewarrina, Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Cobar and Nyngan Local Courts.

WDVCAS provides women and their children who are experiencing domestic and family violence with information, advocacy and safety planning where appropriate. We provide referrals to services including housing, counselling, legal, financial assistance or health services.

“I am delighted that Housing Plus will be providing the WDVCAS service for the Central North West NSW region from the 1^st March 2022. We currently deliver the WDVCAS in both Central West NSW and Western NSW and we see the importance that the successful delivery of the service can have for women and children, and wider communities” said David Fisher CEO of Housing Plus.

Housing Plus are working with Mission Australia and Legal Aid NSW to transition across and ensure arrangements are in place for this service to be provided by Housing Plus from 1^st March.

Housing Plus wishes to recognise the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of the Traditional Custodians and commit to building a bright future together.

Housing Plus is a progressive social enterprise that re-invests ALL profits back into improving social outcomes for individuals and communities in regional NSW. Housing Plus is a registered not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, and is a Tier 1 accredited community housing provider.