MIDLAND domestic violence support provider Indigo Junction will receive a funding boost as part of a $3.8 million state government package aimed at expanding counselling and advocacy services for victim-survivors across Western Australia.

Indigo Junction is one of 10 community organisations sharing in $3.2m over two years to increase access to family and domestic violence counselling and advocacy services, while a further $600,000 has been allocated to regional helpline provider DVassist.

Midland MLA Steve Catania said the funding would help organisations such as Indigo Junction respond to growing demand by increasing their capacity to support women and children affected by family and domestic violence.

“Family and domestic violence counselling and advocacy services like those provided by Indigo Junction assist adults, young people and children to find solutions to both practical and personal problems that have arisen where family and domestic violence has occurred or is likely to occur,” he said.

“This additional funding boosts capacity in this crucial service group and will enable organisations to employ more qualified counselling and advocacy staff to meet demand and provide timely support to women and children.”

Mr Catania said he had seen the impact family and domestic violence had on the Midland community during his time as the local member.

“As the Member for Midland, I hear from people who have been affected by family and domestic violence and I see the impact of the work of local organisations like Indigo Junction,” he said.

“What stands out is that domestic violence is often hidden and complex, and many victim-survivors require support over a long period of time to feel safe and rebuild their lives.

“Indigo Junction’s work reinforces the importance of early support and compassion. If we want to change outcomes, we need to recognise the warning signs and ensure people know where to go for help.”

Mr Catania thanked Indigo Junction for its work supporting victim-survivors in the Midland community.

“This funding ensures services like Indigo Junction can continue to support victim-survivors in accessing safe and compassionate support close to home,” he said.