What are the barriers stopping migrants from accessing domestic violence legal services?

Roshan Bhandary is a Program Manager at Women's Legal Service Victoria.

Roshan Bhandary is a Program Manager at Women's Legal Service Victoria. Credit: Supplied/Roshan Bhandary

Roshan Bhandary has been working in the field of domestic and family violence and violence against women for the last 15 years. Now working as a Program Manager at Women’s Legal Service Victoria, she says migrant communities, including the Nepali diaspora need additional support in this sector.


Disclaimer: The information provided in this segment is of general nature. Please contact your legal advisor for advice suitable to your circumstances.

If you or someone you know is impacted by family and domestic violence or sexual assault call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit . In an emergency, call 000.

, operated by No to Violence, can be contacted on 1300 766 491.

Readers seeking crisis support can contact on 13 11 14, the on 1300 659 467 and on 1800 55 1800 (for young people aged up to 25). More information and support with mental health is available at  and on 1300 22 4636.

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