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Why domestic violence social workers are leaving the field in droves

In the past year alone, NSW-based domestic and family violence services have seen a 22 per cent increase in new referrals — but in the meantime the workforce has shrunk by 12 per cent.

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ABC AustraliaApr 1, 2026, 7:45 PM

Why domestic violence social workers are leaving the field in droves

In the past year alone, NSW-based domestic and family violence services have seen a 22 per cent increase in new referrals — but in the meantime the workforce has shrunk by 12 per cent.

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