The Macedon Ranges Shire Council will share in almost $3 million to prevent family violence and all forms of violence against women.
The State Government announced on Friday, February 16 councils around the state will deliver a range of initiatives as part of the Free from Violence Local Government Program 2024-27.
Councils will deliver programs and activities to help people in the community understand the role they can play to make their community safer.
As large employers with unique connections to their local communities, councils are well placed to support communities to both prevent family violence and stop violence against women.
This is the second round of the program, which is already supporting 15 councils to carry out primary prevention initiatives in their local area.
These grants are an important part of the State Government’s nation-leading work to end family violence.
Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas said the State Government remained focused on ending family violence.
“That’s why we are investing in our local communities to support important family violence intervention programs,” she said.
“All women and children have the right to be safe at home.”
