Taree refuge fears State reforms

By Lauren Green
Updated July 9 2014 - 9:03am, first published 12:00am
Manning District Emergency Accommodation case manager Pilar McGechhan (who is also the service's multicultural worker) with manager Gayle Halloran. Both were devastated to learn they had lost their tender for the women's refuge and are concerned about the effect State government changes will have on the support and protection of women and children escaping a domestic violence situation.
Manning District Emergency Accommodation case manager Pilar McGechhan (who is also the service's multicultural worker) with manager Gayle Halloran. Both were devastated to learn they had lost their tender for the women's refuge and are concerned about the effect State government changes will have on the support and protection of women and children escaping a domestic violence situation.

FEARS the support and protection of women and children experiencing domestic violence will be "watered down" have been ignited as a result of program changes lauded by the State government.

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