Domestic and Family Violence
We strongly believe that everyone of us has the right to be safe and live free of violence, power or control. This is why our Domestic Violence Service proactively and holistically supports those affected by all forms of domestic and family violence.
Services provided include:
Support and advocacy
Practical help and safety planning
Legal and Tenancy Advice
Financial Advice
Centrelink outreach
Assessment and referral to crisis accommodation services
Counselling
ADVO and Court support
Building Blocks’ women’s support group
Material Aid (clothing, toiletries, food, bedding etc.)
Free internet and phone access
Our operating hours are 10am-3pm. If you need to speak to someone urgently in an emergency please use the contacts below:
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732 (free call)
24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Call toll-free 1800 737 732.
Domestic
Police and Ambulance
Dial 000 in an emergency and in cases of immediate danger.
Lifeline
Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.
Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call lifeline