Article summary: Women's shelters and legal centres are struggling to keep up with demand, and vulnerable people are being turned away. Despite hopes for relief in the federal budget, the lack of new funding has forced some organisations to consider winding back services. Independent MP Kate Chaney emphasises that the funding is insufficient to meet the increasing demand, especially post-pandemic. She argues that funding should match the level of demand and be distributed across prevention, crisis, and recovery services to ensure adequate support for those in need.
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