The ACT Greens would push for $5 million in extra funding over four years to combat family violence if elected.
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The election pledge, announced on Thursday morning, would boost the government's existing $21.42 million safer families package announced in this year's budget.
The money would go to reversing $2 million in federal funding cuts to women's crisis accommodation services.
The Greens would also push to create a gender equity action plan, respectful relationships programs in schools, better supports for women escaping violence, and funding for perpetrator programs.
"We can fund these services so no woman is turned away," Greens candidate Veronica Wensing said.
"In a city as fortunate as Canberra, no women fleeing domestic violence should go homeless or be turned away from help," Ms Wensing said.
The Greens would also provide $150,000 a year to the Women's Legal Service.
