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❓ This parliamentary question seeks information on the capacity of state-funded Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) refuges in WA, including the number of beds, their location, and recent increases in funding.

AnsweredQoN 1438Legislative Council

Asked

14 April 2026

Member

Hon Michelle Boylan

Portfolio

Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence

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I refer to the capacity of Family and Domestic Violence Refuges funded by the Department of Communities, and I ask:(a) what is the total number of state funded refuge beds across Western Australia;(b) of those how many are located outside of the Perth Metropolitan region; and(c) since 1 July 2023, how many additional beds have been funded?

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Answered

14 May 2026

Responded by

Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence

Response time

6 days

(a) As at 22 April 2026, there are 47 family and domestic violence (FDV) crisis accommodation facilities operating in Western Australia funded by the Department of Communities. The total capacity of crisis accommodation facilities across the State is 332 refuge units.
(b) There are 115 crisis accommodation units located outside of the Perth metropolitan area.
(c) Since 1 July 2023, the total capacity of FDV crisis and transitional accommodation facilities across the State has increased by 62 refuge units.

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