Our vision for Central Highlands is that all people are safe, respected and valued, and live free from family violence.
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Family Violence Incidents (as responded to by Victoria Police) across the Central Highlands 2021-2022
% of incidents where a child or children were recorded as affected family member or witness
% of incidents that involved a related criminal offence
Recorded Sexual Offences across the Central Highlands 2020-2021
Ararat Rural City has a small population with high needs spread over a large geographical area in Victoria’s west.
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Family Violence Incidents (as responded to by Victoria Police) in Ararat Rural City 2021-2022
% of incidents where a child or children were recorded as affected family member or witness
% of incidents that involved a related criminal offence
Recorded Sexual Offences in Ararat Rural City 2020-2021
Pyrenees Shire is located in Victoria’s west and is heavily dependent on primary industry, with 30% of its workforce in agriculture.
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Family Violence Incidents (as responded to by Victoria Police) in Pyrenees Shire 2021-2022
% of incidents where a child or children were recorded as affected family member or witness
% of incidents that involved a related criminal offence
Recorded Sexual Offences in Pyrenees Shire 2020-2021
Hepburn Shire is a popular tourist region in central Victoria, which results in low housing and accommodation availability.
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Family Violence Incidents (as responded to by Victoria Police) in Hepburn Shire 2021-2022
% of incidents where a child or children were recorded as affected family member or witness
% of incidents that involved a related criminal offence
Recorded Sexual Offences in Hepburn Shire 2020-2021
Moorabool Shire is a semi-rural municipality and is the fastest growing LGA in the Central Highlands, located just 45km outside of Melbourne.
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Family Violence Incidents (as responded to by Victoria Police) in Moorabool Shire 2021-2022
% of incidents where a child or children were recorded as affected family member or witness
% of incidents that involved a related criminal offence
Recorded Sexual Offences in Moorabool Shire 2020-2021
City of Ballarat is the third largest city in Victoria and sits at the centre of important freight, tourist and commuter transport routes.
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Family Violence Incidents (as responded to by Victoria Police) in City of Ballarat 2021-2022
% of incidents where a child or children were recorded as affected family member or witness
% of incidents that involved a related criminal offence
Recorded Sexual Offences in City of Ballarat 2020-2021
Golden Plains Shire is a mainly rural locality and is the fifth fastest growing municipality in central Victoria.
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Family Violence Incidents (as responded to by Victoria Police) in Golden Plains Shire 2021-2022
% of incidents where a child or children were recorded as affected family member or witness
% of incidents that involved a related criminal offence
Recorded Sexual Offences in Golden Plains Shire 2020-2021
