Domestic violence is a taboo topic at the best of times and while male victims of domestic violence are practically unheard of this isn't because they don't exist.
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State politicians, community workers and community members have witnessed or met male domestic violence victims but rarely do these victims report.
Nguumambiny Indigenous Corporation manager and local community worker, Lynn Field said she had witnessed male clients fall victim to domestic violence.
"I have a client who has been abused by his partner and she put the AVO (apprehended violence order) against him,"
- Nguumambiny Indigenous Corporation manager and local community worker, Lynn Field
"I have a client who has been abused by his partner and she put the AVO (apprehended violence order) against him," she said.
"There's no support."
Member for Dubbo, Deputy Premier and Police and Justice Minister, Troy Grant said there were services available for male victims of domestic violence although male victims were under-represented.
"The support services are not gender-based, without question females are predominantly the victims, but (male victims of domestic violence) is not a publically discussed issue," he said.
"There should be advertising or attention recognising male victims."
During his time in the police force Mr Grant said he had witnessed females being domestically violent with their male partners.
"I was called to a general blue and it was assumed the male was at fault, with a bit more digging turns out the female was the perpetrator," he said.
Mrs Field said the basic instinct for males was their "man up" attitude making the topic more taboo than other domestic violence situations.
She hopes to turn the stigma around and encourage men to report domestic violence in their home.
"I know this is probably against feminism and all that, but some one needs to stick up for these men," she said.
According to the NSW Recorded Crime Statistics 2014, 9928 male victims reported domestic violence in that same year while 21,938 women victims reported domestic violence to the police.
These figures represent who has reported their incident to the police only, they do not include un-reported incidents.
Mr Grant hopes victims of domestic violence, male, female or child have the courage to report the perpetrator and get the services they need.
"Support services are not gender-based," he reiterated.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from domestic violence contact Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800 656 463 or Lifeline: 13 11 14
