Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Askew. As part of a very complex and detailed application process, organisations were required to demonstrate that they had extensive history in providing accommodation and housing services. Coupled with that, we also required providers to be able to demonstrate that they had the appropriate family and domestic violence specialist services or, if they didn't have them themselves, that they were partnered with such a service to ensure that the delivery of the service was centred around trauma informed response, because we know women and children escaping domestic violence need these sorts of services. This means that we have long-term providers that are able to provide full wraparound services with organisations who are experienced in family and domestic violence, because we understand that women and children fleeing domestic violence need much support. This will help women and children find exit pathways to safe and secure ongoing housing, legal support and financial counselling in safe and culturally appropriate ways as they rebuild their lives.