The number of contacts to the country's domestic violence abuse support service for men rose by 37% last year compared to 2020.
The number of contacts to the country's domestic violence abuse support service for men rose by 37% last year compared to 2020.
However, the helpline missed 630 calls due to a lack of resources according to Chief Executive Kathrina Bentley. Last year, Men's Aid facilitated 522 counselling appointments, 244 support appointments in the Family Law Courts and 105 outreach appointments.
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