The Orange Door Network is to continue its expansion across the State to ensure Victorians impacted by family violence can get the help they need and be supported closer to home.
Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Gabrielle Williams said the final four Orange Door sites, that complete the State-wide rollout, are to be located in Hume Moreland, Brimbank Melton, Western Melbourne and Outer East Melbourne.
“The $448 million Orange Door Network is an Australian-first initiative and a free service that brings immediate and ongoing support services under the one roof,” Ms Williams said.
“Workers from across family violence, child and family, Aboriginal and men’s services can provide a range of supports, from risk assessments, safety planning and crisis assistance, as well as vital connections to services for ongoing help,” she said.
“Each Orange Door has a primary site which is then complemented by additional access points and outposts, making it even easier for people to get in-person support wherever they live.”
Ms Williams said Hume Moreland was expected to be set up next year, with the other three completed in 2022.
The Minister said the Network was currently operating in seven areas and the remaining 10 Orange Doors would be established within the next two years.
She said more than 100,000 people had been directly referred to, or indirectly supported by, the Network since 2018.
