More than a quarter of domestic abuse services turning children away due to funding shortages

The government has been warned that children in need of support are being left with nowhere to turn - (Getty/iStock)

Over a quarter of domestic abuse services are having to turn children in need of support away, amid warnings that severe funding shortages are putting victims at risk.

The family violence watchdog has warned that child victims of domestic abuse are being left with nowhere to turn as vital services struggle to stay afloat.