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This paper highlights opportunities to strengthen action to prevent violence against women and their children in Victoria ahead of the 2026 Victorian election.
Investing in prevention: the path to a safer and stronger Victoria
Over the past decade, Victoria has been a national leader in preventing gender-based violence through sustained investment and reform.
As Victoria faces growing concerns about cost-of-living pressures, community safety and pressure on frontline services, whole-of-government leadership and long-term investment in prevention must be maintained to continue building a safer and stronger Victoria.
Prevention has never been more important. Our Watch has identified 5 specific opportunities to build on existing prevention efforts in Victoria that will help create safer communities and stronger health, justice, education and housing systems.