Perth's domestic violence services stretched thin amid 'national crisis' of gendered violence

A Perth domestic violence shelter has told the ABC it had no choice but to turn away three women in imminent danger over the weekend because it was overrun and couldn't accommodate them. They're at the coalface of what the Prime Minister has described as a "national crisis"one that saw thousands take to the streets, at rallies across the country, calling for an end to violence against women. In response, a National Cabinet meeting will be held on Wednesday, Premier Roger Cook says he'll be raising the idea of a national register for domestic violence perpetrators so they don't fall through the gaps. But that won't solve the more immediate problem of women’s shelters being full to the brim. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact 1800 Respect by phone or their website.