The latest links to media articles on issues that impact on the family violence sector

From MSD: The Changemaker Fund offers funding to initiatives that promote positive forms of masculinity, challenge harmful gender norms, and engage men in healing. Around here, we believe that change is possible and given that you’re here, chances are that you do too. If you think you might be a changemaker yourself or have an idea for a kaupapa that could help the men in your community to level up and grow – we want to hear from you. We’re now accepting applications until 5pm on Friday, June 9th for consideration

The latest Family Violence Sexual Violence Update from MSD includes: Budget 2023 funding announcement | Extending family violence and sexual violence contracts | Annual Te Aorerekura Hui coming up June 14 | Increasing support for men using violence – roadshow update | Upcoming campaign to increase awareness of elder abuse helpline | Funding update for NGO participation at SAM tables | Whānau Resilience reporting template provides a new way of reporting

From the NZFVC: The Government announced the 5th Wellbeing Budget on 18 May. It includes funding for family and sexual violence, as well as other key areas. Budget 2023 also includes a gender lens for the first time in Aotearoa