By Cam Lucadou-Wells
The keenly-awaited Orange Door Network is set to open in Dandenong – with the challenge of reaching across its diverse community.
The network will offer free and ongoing family violence support services under one roof by the end of 2021.
Two other sites will also open in Casey and Cardinia municipalities to form the Southern Orange Door Network.
“One of the core principles of the Orange Door Network is that there is no wrong door for those seeking support,” Dandenong MP and Prevention of Family Violence Minister Gabrielle Williams said.
The network provided “support for everyone regardless of age, gender and background – and support that is culturally safe, respectful and responsive”.
By Gabriella Payne
Dandenong not-for-profit Wellsprings for Women has been recognised with not one, but two awards at the annual learn local awards ceremony, held virtually by Neighbourhood House Victoria at the end of last year.
Winning both the publicly voted ‘people’s choice award’ and the ‘innovation in a time of Covid acknowledgement award’, the team at Wellsprings were commended for their dedication and outstanding work throughout the year, despite all the challenges they faced.
The chief executive officer of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, Nicole Battle, said that despite celebrating virtually, it was fantastic to take a moment to reflect on the incredible community work that many had done throughout the state.