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Social services funds being whittled away by inflation

Funding shortages mean domestic violence victims in the Northern Territory are being turned away. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

As the nation grapples with escalating rates of domestic violence, victims in the Northern Territory are being turned away because of ongoing funding shortages.

A Council for Social Services report reveals 41 per cent of organisations that provide support are unable to meet cost increases and many are plagued by issues that come with short-term government grants.

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