As part of its $1.1 billion COVID-19 health response plan, the Government yesterday promised an "initial" $150 million of extra support for victims of domestic, family or sexual violence.

Google has reported a 75 per cent spike in searches for help with domestic violence.

With all of us urged to stay inside to protect the community from COVID-19, we need to acknowledge that the home is not always somewhere families can feel secure.

A significant amount of the extra funding for domestic violence will be directed to two national telephone counselling services, the first is run by 1800Respect and the second is Mensline Australia.

Guests:

Angela Lynch, CEO, Women's Legal Service QLD

Annabelle Daniel, CEO, NSW-based Women's Community Shelters

Producer: Gregg Borschmann