Ballarat men's behavioural-change program axed, as 'shocked' support service staff urge premier to act

Child and Family Services Ballarat will stop taking court-mandated referrals for its men's behaviour change program from June 30.Dismayed Ballarat family service providers want Victoria n Premier Jacinta Allan to urgently intervene after a "shocking" decision by the state's Magistrates Court to axe a crucial men's behavioural-change program.

From June 30, Cafs will stop taking new court-mandated referrals after the court chose not to extend the program. "We were told there is some potential for a future program, but what does this mean and say to the people of the Central Highlands?" she said.Ms Sturgess's comments were echoed by Phillip Ripper, CEO of No To Violence, which helps men who are concerned about their behaviour and want to change it.

A spokesperson for the Victorian government said: "The Attorney-General is meeting with program providers and discussing this matter with the Magistrates Court to ensure men's behaviour change programs can continue to be delivered."In a statement, the Magistrates Court of Victoria said there had been no funding reduction to its Court Mandated Counselling Order Program , but that the present model was no longer sufficient for the community.

Karina Joy says there has been a spike in demand for Cafs men's behaviour change program in the past month.Ms Joy's call is partially being answered by a fledgling program by Women's Health Grampians , dubbed the Men's Initiative. What the hell is going on in Ballarat? With three women dead in two tragic months, it's a question worth asking'Slap a $925 million bandaid on the outcry': Program to support victims fleeing violence leaves survivors feeling 'let down'Sustainable town scrapped as one of Australia's biggest green energy projects reconsiders environmental impactWe fact checked Anthony Albanese on his record jobs claim.

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