Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has urged Australians to make a "cultural shift" and stop disrespecting women, with a focus on gender inequality as a root cause of domestic violence.

Gabrielle Powell has worked to support countless women in the Bega Valley who have faced violence on a daily basis.

"I think its fantastic that Rosie Batty has raised the profile and started to make small changes," the Women's Resource Centre coordinator said.

"It is also great that the media is now recognising domestic violence as an issue because the blokes that do this are not nice community people, they are bullies," Ms Powell said.

"However, 63 women and children have died this year so I think we need some major legislative change to stop the deaths."

Ms Powell praised the SEWACS-run "Love Bites" school education program, which she says has struggled to see regular funding.

She said refuges are a safe place for women, but were struggling due to the removal of domestic violence specialists, stating more beds and refuges were needed for victims of violence.

"The funding is great, but we heard about this money in February this year from [current NSW Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault] Pru Goward,” she said.

“We want to know when we might see some money flowing to this area.”

Ms Powell said that the popularity of developing mobile apps may not be effective in helping victims in regional areas

“I am not sure about apps because you must have credit, and they are only good if you can also get help from people as well,” she said.

“People need people to support them, not apps.”

Ms Powell said the 1800RESPECT phone line is also in desperate need of more staff to answer calls, and she hopes additional funding will be provided. 

“Community services and family services are also in the firing line with funding due to end in late June next year.”