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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Sage Swinton

'Abandoned' in an unprecedented crisis

UNDER-RESOURCED: Nova for Women and Children CEO Kelly Hansen speaking with Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon, Shadow Assistant Minister for Communities and the Prevention of Family Violence Jenny McAllister and Paterson MP Meryl Swanson. Picture: Marina Neil

"This could have been prevented, it was predictable and we have been abandoned."

Those were the dire words from Kelly Hansen, CEO of Nova for Women and Children, which has been operating a reduced service since December. The organisation says a lack of resources has left it unable to cope with unprecedented demand, as COVID and a severe housing shortage plunge struggling support organisations into further crisis.

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