The state government has pledged $2 million over two years to support the continuation and expansion of two critical domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) prevention and recovery hubs.

This ongoing investment in the Northern and Southern Hubs builds on a  commitment to help ensure women have the crucial supports needed when experiencing DFSV, while continuing to work toward preventing violence before it starts.

The Southern Hub, known as The Yellow Gate at Noarlunga Centre, has been providing free and confidential services to survivors since late 2023, with support from Community Justice Services SA and joint funding by the SA Office for Women and the Federal Department of Social Services.

It has supported almost 300 women with its co-location with Yarrow Place and Cedar Health Services, enabling it to offer a range of services, such as crisis responses for recent sexual assaults, counselling and health checks.

The Northern Multi-Agency Hub, led by Women’s Safety Services SA and co-located with South Australian Police, opened in May 2024 to support women and families in the Playford, Salisbury, Gawler, Barossa, Light and Mallala regions.

Minister Katrine Hildyard says the hubs have been really successful in bridging the gap between early intervention and the need for crisis support resulting in fewer women slipping through the cracks.

“Ending violence against women is of the utmost importance to this government. We are proud of the comprehensive policy, legislative and investment actions we have taken.

“We look forward to taking further action following the findings of the Royal Commission which gives us an opportunity to drive generational change on the scourge of violence against women.

Yellow Gate Acting CEO Katherine Davies says The Yellow Gate has been a wonderful addition to the supports available for women who have experienced or are experiencing family, domestic and sexual violence across Southern Adelaide. 

“This additional funding will allow our team to provide greater outreach services, increased community engagement and education for prevention ensuring there is a safe, accessible and inclusive place for women to seek counselling, advocacy support, peer engagement and sense of community.”

The Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence will release its findings in August.