Tuesday,
3 June 2025
Local relief agencies impacted by growth in violence

STAFF at local neighbourhood houses are experiencing incidents of aggression and violent attacks from members of the public, as they try to provide assistance to an increasing number of people in need.

Open Door Neighbourhood House in Wangaratta, which runs a food distribution service and a pantry on site, has had two of their staff members physically assaulted in the last 12 months, forcing them t...

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