The Orana Mid-Western Police District will be one of three areas trialling a new system notifying domestic violence survivors when their abuser is out of gaol.

During the 12-month trial, DV Notify will send a text or email when a perpetrator has been taken into custody or released.

The service will automatically send to contacts given to NSW Police.

“We know that many victim-survivors are living in a state of constant uncertainty and fear, not knowing when their alleged perpetrator will be released from custody," NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner Dr Hannah Tonkin said.

"This information will empower victim-survivors to plan for their safety with more confidence."

Dr Tonkin said the service will connect victim-survivors to local support services.

They will not receive updates on the perpetrator once they are in prison unless they join the Victims Register.

Victim-survivors can opt out of the messages through a link, although they won't be able to opt back in for that particular matter.

The number of domestic violence-related assaults recorded in the 12 months to June 2025. Rates are recorded per 100,000 people. Boxes with n.c mark rates that were not calculated by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). [SOURCE: BOCSAR]

The Far West and Orana statistical area, which includes most of the Western Plains, recorded about 1820 incidents of domestic violence-related assault, more than three times the NSW rate. 

The federal and NSW governments each put $3.9 million to design, build and pilot the program.

“This service has been co-designed with victim-survivors to ensure it is trauma-informed, culturally responsive and focused on real safety outcomes, connecting people directly to local, specialist support when they need it most,” said Jodie Harrison, NSW Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

“I want to thank the victim-survivors who shared their experiences to help us design a system that genuinely puts their safety first."

The trial will also take place in the Liverpool Police Area Command and Manning-Great Lakes Police District.