This report explores the impact of comparatively higher investment in domestic and family violence (DFV) systems across Victoria, Queensland (QLD) and Western Australia (WA), relative to New South Wales (NSW). Specifically reviewing trends and impact across the following areas:
- Prevalence and incidence of DFV
- Outcomes for victim-survivors
- Service delivery, system capability and innovation
- Impact on workforce stability, collaboration and long-term planning
- Barriers still faced despite investment.
The purpose of this report is to present the insights, methodology, and recommendations that arose from the project. These findings aim to support Domestic Violence New South Wales (DVNSW) policy and budget advocacy by highlighting evidence-based gains, persistent gaps and identifying priority areas.
Overall, this project makes two key findings:
- Data limitations constrain the ability to demonstrate the impact of investment on DFV outcomes in Australia.
- Long term structural investment and reform have strengthened the visibility of DFV systems.