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Service Mapping of Family Violence Services

Frankston-Mornington Peninsula Family Violence Services

Organisation Project/Program Location/Area Target Population Prevention Type Program Activities Contact

Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV)

Melbourne Metropolitan Outreach Service- Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula Women and children Secondary & Tertiary

Outreach workers provide support for women and children experiencing or escaping from domestic violence. This includes provision of information, referrals, advocacy, case management support, counselling and financial counselling.

03 5971 9454

Frankston Community Health

Counselling Frankston

Frankston residents Secondary & Tertiary Free, anonymous, and confidential counselling

1300 665 781

M.E.N.S. (Men Exploring Non-violent Solutions) Program

Men Secondary & Tertiary

Behaviour change group for men who have been violent or controlling towards family members and want to change

1300 665 871

Frankston City Council Web page on information for men's support groups.

Frankston Men Secondary

Includes information on men's support groups, child support and legal information.

http://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/ Our_Community/Health_and_Wellbeing/For_Men

White Ribbon Day Men Secondary

White Ribbon Day is a campaign led by men to promote respectful relationships and the prevention of violence against women and children. 1300 322 322

Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service

Peninsula Family Violence Program

Dromana, Flinders, Hastings, Mornington, Mt. Eliza, Rosebud, Rye, Somerville and Tootgarook

Women and children who have experienced violence

Secondary & Tertiary

Telephone information and support, face-to-face counselling, groups and forums for women to share experiences and learn new skills and groups for women and children who have experienced violence.

03 5971 9454

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High security refuge for women and children.

Hastings Community Health - Peninsula Health

Counselling

Hastings

All residents in Hastings area

Secondary & Tertiary Free, anonymous, and confidential counselling

1300 665 781


Men Secondary


1300 665 781

Hastings Police Family Violence Unit Mornington Peninsula Women, children and men


Links are made with affected family members with police and welfare officers

03 5970 7800

LifeWorks

SEA Change - Anger Management for Women

Frankston

Women Secondary

Group program for women who want to feel more in control of their anger and to find healthier ways to communicate.

1300 543 396

Assertiveness Coaching Individuals, women, men, parents, teenagers


Group program to broaden skills and confidence in acting assertively

1300 543 396

Men's Behaviour Change Program


Provides men with an opportunity to change patterns of abusive behaviour. It is particularly relevant for men who behave violently at home.

1300 543 396

Communication skills for couples

Adults Secondary

Group program for couples to learn the basis of healthy communication and conflict resolution processes.

1300 543 396

Mornington Community Health - Peninsula Health Counselling

Mornington

All residents in Mornington area

Secondary & Tertiary Free, anonymous, and confidential counselling 1300 665 781




1300 665 781

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Mornington Peninsula Shire Family Violence posters, video and roadside banner

Mornington Peninsula

Adults and children Secondary Community awareness campaign on family violence

03 5950 1000

Family Violence web page Women, men, families and elderly

Secondary A resource on family violence services available in the area

http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/ Services_For_You/Other_Services/Community_ Wellbeing/Family_Violence_in_our_community

Partnership between Anglicare Victoria, Oz Child, Good Shepherd Youth and Family Services and Southern Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency

Family Solutions Child FIRST

Frankston, Mornington Peninsula

Families and children Secondary & Tertiary

Support for issues including family conflict and violence through referral support to professional care and advice, outreach support and links to Family Solutions programs.

1300 721 383

Peninsula Health

Counselling

Frankston, Mornington Peninsula

All ages Secondary

Counselling services through social workers and psychologists on various issues including family violence.

1300 665 781

Out of Bounds Program Parents Secondary Support group for parents dealing with adolescent violence in the home.

1300 665 781

Youth Violence Worker Youth (12-25 years) and their family and friends


A support service for youth who want to address their anger, violence, alcohol and drug use.

1300 665 781

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and their partners and carers

Secondary Referral service for family violence community services.

1300 665 781

Rosebud Community Health - Peninsula Health

Counselling Rosebud

Rosebud residents Secondary & Tertiary Free, anonymous, and confidential counselling

1300 665 781




1300 665 781

Salvation Army

Peninsula Youth and Family Services (PYFS) Frankston, Mornington

Peninsula

Youth, individuals and families

Tertiary

Housing, information, advocacy, referral, support, crisis response and chaplaincy services.

03 9781 0188

Finding Solutions program Families of young people (12-18 years)

Secondary & Tertiary A diversionary program for families of young

03 9781 0188

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people aged 12-18 years who are at risk of leaving the family home or have recently left the home due to conflict, and where the family wants to remain as a unit.

WAYSS

Family Violence Outreach Program

Frankston

Women Secondary & Tertiary

Outreach support based on individualised support plans including advocacy or referral to appropriate services such as legal, court support networks and crisis accommodation.

03 9783 2769

Southern Women's Integrated Support Services (SWISS)

Women and women over 18 years with children


Crisis support for those that are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to family violence including assistance with crisis accommodation and crisis interventions such as Family Violence Risk Assessments and referrals to support groups.

03 9792 1205

Women's Outreach Program

Women Tertiary

Aims to maximise the ability of women to live independently through information and access to accommodation, community support and agitation for social justice.

03 9783 2769

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Southern Metropolitan Region Family Violence Services Organisation Project/Program Location/Area Target Population Prevention Type Program Activities Contact

Connections Uniting Care

Counselling Service

SMR

Women and Children Secondary

Counselling for women and children who have experienced family violence

03 9521 5666

Making Changes Women Secondary

Group sessions are held for those that have experienced intimate partner family violence in a safe and supported environment, to share experiences, skills and knowledge.

03 8792 8999

New Beginnings Women Secondary

Eight week group for women who have or are experiencing family violence

03 9521 5666

Family Life

Domestic violence support

SMR

Women and children Secondary & Tertiary

Support for those who have experienced domestic violence, enabling them to break the cycle, rebuild their lives - safe planning, outreach support, legal support, advocacy, case management, housing assistance

03 8599 5433 [email protected]

Making Choices Women Secondary

An eight week group for women who wish to learn how to make choices and to regain some control over their lives in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

Groups for children Children (5-18 years) Secondary

Programs for children who have experienced family violence. 'The Incredibles' and 'I'm a star' are two programs aimed at assisting children with safety, self esteem and empathy and an understanding of anger and violence.

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Mates- Men's Behaviour Change Group

Men Secondary

A 16 week men's behaviour change group for men. Offers men the opportunity to learn and use alternatives to behaving in a violent or abusive manner

Hanover Family violence support and services

SMR

Women, Men, Youth, Children

Tertiary

Crisis Accommodation, Housing Support, Employment, Financial Advice, Family Focus, Research, Advocacy

03 9556 5777 Cheltenham 03 9792 0750 Dandenong 03 8626 5500 South Melbourne

Integrated Family Violence Executive

Ask Someone website SMR Adults and children Secondary/ Tertiary

Website and App designed to help people who have experienced family violence in any form, or used violence against a family member to seek professional support and information 24/7.

www.asksomeone.org.au

South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA)

Feeling Safe Together - child abuse prevention program

SMR

Boys and girls from Prep - Grade 6

Primary

Primary School Program - workshops have a focus on general safety and well-being. With discussion around other topics such as early warning signs, feelings and body language, private areas/parts, secrets, tricks and bribes, and safety networks

03 9928 8741

Respect, Protect, Connect - Promoting healthy relationships and anti-violence strategies to young people

Secondary school students Year 7-12

Primary

Secondary School Program - works with young people to broaden the definition of violent behaviour are raise awareness of its impact on health. Girls: raise the awareness of violence and its impact on health and well being, as well as addressing factors to reduce the risk of interpersonal violence

http://www.asksomeone.org.au/

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Boys: broader understanding of masculinity, and the need for respectful and non-violent ways to relate to self and others.

Domestic Violence Outreach Unit

Women and women with children


Outreach services including information, support, advocacy, referrals, medical attention and emergency accommodation.

03 9791 6111

Family Violence Counselling Service

Adults, children and young people


Counselling to survivors of recent and past sexual assault/abuse, legal information and advocacy, crisis service, FV after hours service, Information and referral, community and professional education, groups

03 9594 2289

SECASA Men’s Service Male adults and children Secondary & Tertiary

24 hour crisis services for adults, children and non-offending family members. Including counselling, information, support and urgent medical care and follow up as required.

WAYSS


SMR


Outreach support based on individualised support plans including advocacy or referral to appropriate services such as legal, court support networks and crisis accommodation.

03 9781 4658

Southern Women's Integrated Support Services (SWISS)

Women and women over 18 years with children


Crisis support for those that are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to family violence including assistance with crisis accommodation and crisis interventions such as Family Violence Risk Assessments and

03 9792 1205

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referrals to support groups.

Women's Outreach Program

Women Tertiary

Aims to maximise the ability of women to live independently through information and access to accommodation, community support and agitation for social justice.

03 9782 2769

Women's Health in the South East (WHISE)

Women's Health Service SMR Women Primary & Secondary Gender Equity workplace training, primary prevention workplace training, information and referral, Family violence education to community groups, family violence awareness sessions.

03 9794 8677

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Statewide Family Violence Services

Organisation Project/Program Location/Area Target Population Prevention Type Program Activities Contact Anglicare Victoria

Family Services

Victoria

Families with children and young people in their care


Support for vulnerable families with children and young people in their care and working with them in their homes to improve parenting and family relationships and case management services.

03 9412 6133

Men’s Family Violence Program

Men that use violence and women partners


A ten week behavioural change course as a closed group program co-led by suitably qualified and experienced male and female leaders

Meridian Youth and Family Violence Counselling

Young people and their families


Aims to provide a reconciliatory role between young people and their families. Services include individual and family counselling, outreach support, specialist groups and secondary consultations

Salvation Army

Positive Lifestyle Counselling Service

Victoria

Adults Primary, Secondary & Tertiary

Series of one-to-one sessions which run over a ten week period, addressing topics such as, self-awareness, depression, loneliness, grief and loss, self esteem, stress / anxiety, anger, problem solving, goal setting and relationships.

03 8878 4778

Crossroads Family Violence Service Programs

Men, women & children Secondary & Tertiary

A range of family violence services offerered including outreach, women's refuge and support.

03 9353 1011


Women and women with children


Case managed outreach support for those experiencing and at risk of experiencing family

03 9536 7777

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violence.

Crisis Referral Information Service (CRIS)

Adults and children Secondary

For those seeking welfare assistance, advice and general referral and support.

1800 627 727

Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria

Sisters Day Out

Victoria

Koori women Primary, Secondary & Tertiary

A one day workshop for Koori women to prevent family violence by facilitating community networks to reduce social isolation, raising awareness of family violence and its underlying cause and impact s, and by providing information and tools to promote community safety.

03 9244 3333 (Melbourne Metro); 03 5562 5755 (Barwon South West); 1800 105 303 (Gippsland); 03 5021 3200 (Mildura)

Sisters Retreat Koori women Primary, Secondary & Tertiary

The retreat takes places over three days, providing a sanctuary for up to 25 women at a time with a drug and alcohol free environment while providing activities to strengthen resolve to continue making positive choices in their own lives and continue to lead the community on family violence prevention.

Dilly Bag Koori women Primary, Secondary & Tertiary

Two day intensive personal development workshop to assist Koori women to make choices in their own lives that reduce their vulnerability to family violence and to enhance capacity to take on a leadership role in their community with regard to family violence prevention.

Resources and publications

Aboriginal families Secondary

Culturally appropriate resources and information sheets including fact sheets, help cards and newsletters to help people understand the law and

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how to get help.

Legal services

Aboriginal men, women and children and non-Aboriginal parents of Aboriginal children who are victims/survivors of family violence or sexual assault


Provides legal services including advice and advocacy such as on reporting family violence to police and intervention orders related to family violence.

CASA HOUSE

Sexual Assault services

Victoria

Men & women Secondary & Tertiary

Crisis care, counselling and advocacy and women's support groups for victims/survivors of sexual assault

Counselling and support - 03 9635 3610 Admin - 03 9635 3600 1800 806 292

Sexual Assault Prevention Program for Secondary Schools (SAPPSS)

Secondary schools Primary

Whole-of-school model to prevent sexual assault in secondary schools. The model was developed by CASA House and includes staff professional development, respectful relationships curriculum for junior and middle school, Train the Trainer, Peer Educator Programs and ongoing evaluation.

03 9635 3600

Domestic Violence Victoria (DV Vic)

Peak body for domestic violence services.

Victoria

Communities, businesses, government and member organisations

Primary

Peak body for women and children’s family violence services in Victoria. Support to practitioners for the prevention of violence, advocacy, law reform, response and early intervention programs

03 9921 0828

Adolescent Violence Adolescent Violence in the Home website

Victoria Adolescents, families, carers and professionals


The website www.avith .com.au is a one-stop resource for adolescents, families, carers and professionals working with families where there is adolescent violence in the home.

www.avith.com.au

Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service (WDVCC)

Domestic Violence Support

Victoria Women and children Tertiary

Support services women and children experiencing abuse from a partner, ex-partner, another family member or someone close

03 9322 3555 1800 015 188

http://www.avith.com.au/

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to them. Services include emergency accommodation, a free 24 hour crisis line, outreach, advocacy and information and support services.

inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence

CALD Men’s Behaviour Change Program

Victoria

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) men

Secondary Information and referral, culturally appropriate support, advocacy and complex case support, assistance to obtain accommodation and housing, assistance with legal issues and court support, living skills/ personal development, therapeutic group work, complex case support

03 8413 6800- public line 03 8413 6899- admin line 1800 755 988

Legal Centre and Phone Line

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities

Tertiary

Professional Development Training

Organisations and professionals

Secondary

Information and referral Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities

Tertiary

Community Education Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities

Secondary

Elizabeth Hoffman House

Family violence support and services

Victoria Aboriginal Women and Children


Range of services and support offered for those experiencing family violence which are: women's refuge, outreach services, housing crisis worker, after hour’s service, prisoners program, counselling support, children's counselling and other short term programs.

1800796112 03 9482 5744

EMERGE

Family violence support and services

Victoria


Finding safe accommodation, outreach and crisis support legal support, advocacy financial counselling, information services, support groups and individual case management.

1300 536 330

IWiSH (Inspiring Women in Self Help)


Six week self help group for women who have experienced intimate partner violence to gain an understanding of what constitutes a healthy

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relationship versus an abusive relationship.

Infant Lead Group Mother and Baby/Child (0-3 years)

Secondary

Eight week play based group for mums and bubs that have experienced family violence to strengthen the feelings of connection and enjoyment in their mother/baby relationship.

03 9584 5076

Art Therapy program Children Secondary & Tertiary

Art sessions to provide children with a voice and means of processing their experience which supports and nurtures to better cope with the ongoing effects of domestic violence.

1300 536 330

Victoria Police Family violence assistance

Victoria Adults, youth, children Secondary & Tertiary

Provides assistance, advice and referral information to victims/survivors of family violence.

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Women's Legal Service Victoria

Legal Advice Victoria Women Primary, Secondary & Tertiary

Legal information, advice, referrals and representation to women in Victoria. Develop and implement preventative fv programs and influence the development of legal policy and law reform. Education, training and professional development

03 8622 0600

Victorian Legal Aid Legal advice and legal services

Victoria Women, Men Secondary & Tertiary

Legal information 1300 792 387

Women's Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE)

Generalist information, support and referral service

Victoria Women Secondary & Tertiary Support, information and referral service

1300 134 130

Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV)

Research, advocacy, community education

Victoria Women with disabilities Primary & Secondary Research, advocacy, community education

03 9286 7800

Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service

Victoria

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims/survivors of family violence and sexual assault


Free legal advice, referrals, ongoing casework and court representation, community legal education and community development

03 9244 3333 Melbourne Metro 03 5562 5755 Barwon South West 03 5153 2322 Gippsland 03 5021 3200 Mildura

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activities.

Gay and Lesbian Switchboard

Victoria GLBTI community and supporters


Free, confidential and anonymous telephone counselling, referral and information service for the Victorian and Tasmanian gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) community and its supporters.

1800 184 527

Women's Health Victoria (WHV)

Women's Health Service

Victoria

Women Primary & Secondary Information, referral, workshops and forums, advocacy

03 9664 9300

Take a Stand against domestic violence: it's everyone's business Workplace Program

Businesses

Primary

Prevent domestic violence before it occurs by working with businesses to change attitudes and behaviours that support violence against women.

03 9664 9300

No To Violence (NTV) Male FV Prevention Association

Victoria Men, Women and Community Services

Primary/ Secondary

Peak organisation for the prevention of male family violence. Develop and provide training, resources and information for men’s behaviour change professionals and other service providers, research, advocacy

03 9487 4500

Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Service

A more intensive level of support, including short term case management in some circumstances.

Victoria Children and Families at risk


Aims to support vulnerable women with identified risk factors and families who are experiencing significant early parenting difficulties

[email protected]

Women's Health Association Victoria (WHAV)

Peak body for women’s health services.

Victoria Women’s Health Organisations

Primary

Peak body for women’s health services. Networking, information and knowledge sharing, policy development and advocacy.

Networking, information and knowledge sharing, policy development and advocacy.

Domestic Violence Resource Centre

Training, research, resources

Victoria Families and Workers Primary & Secondary Training, research, resources

03 9486 9866

mailto:[email protected]

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Organisation Project/Program Location/Area Target Population Prevention Type Program Activities Contact Victoria (DVRCV)

Partners in Prevention (PiP)

Professionals Primary

Capacity building project for professionals interested in working with young people for the primary prevention of violence against women.

Victims Support Agency Victims of Crime Helpline Victoria Men, women & children Secondary & Tertiary

Dedicated trained staff offer information, advice and referrals to assist victims manage and recover from crime

03 8684 6700 1800 819 817

Winja Ulupna

Indigenous Integrated Family Violence Case Management Support Worker

Victoria Aboriginal men Secondary

Appropriate case management and referral service is offered as part of the Integrated Family Violence Services System (IFSS).

03 9510 3233

The Jewish Taskforce Against Family Violence

Violence prevention Victoria

Jewish adults, teenagers and children

Primary & Secondary

Education and awareness programs in the fields of family violence and sexual assault

03 9523 6850 [email protected]

Telephone support line Jewish adults, teenagers and children

Secondary & Tertiary Help Line for those that feel emotionally and physically unsafe

(03) 9523 2100

Family Life

Domestic Violence Support

Victoria


Support for those who have experienced domestic violence, enabling them to break the cycle, rebuild their lives - safe planning, outreach support, legal support, advocay, case managment, housing assistance

03 8599 5433

Groups for children 5-18 years old

Children Secondary

Programs for children who have experienced family violence. 'The Incredibles' and 'I'm a star' are two programs aimed at assisting children with safety, self esteem and empathy and an understanding of anger and violence.

Home ground Family violence private rental access program

Victoria Women and Children Secondary To establish and sustain tenancies in public

03 9537 7890

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(PRAP) housing for those that have unmet support needs including for those experiencing violence. Also, assistance with other factors that affect homelessness such as financial assistance.

Indigenous Tenancies at Risk (ITAR) program

Aboriginal Secondary & Tertiary

Provides anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to men to help them take action to stop using violent and controlling behaviour.

1300 766 491

Men's Referral Service Counselling and referral Victoria Men Secondary & Tertiary

Provides anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to men to help them take action to stop using violent and controlling behaviour.

1300 766 491

Child First

Child & family counselling

Victoria

Parents and children Secondary & Tertiary

Counselling for parents and children. Child FIRST ensures that vulnerable children, young people and their families are linked effectively into relevant services and may be the best way of connecting children, young people and their families to the services they need

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/for-individuals/children,-families-and-young-people/family-and-parenting-support/family-services/child-first-child-and-family-information,-referral-and-support-teams

Social support groups Families Secondary & Tertiary Support for families; help to connect families with local support services

Parenting groups Parents Secondary Support groups and parenting groups

Parenting strategies Parents Secondary Managing children's behaviour







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National Family Violence Services


Department of Human Services

Child Protection

Australia

Adults and professionals involved with vulnerable children (unborn to 17 years)


Child-centred, family-focused services to protect children and young people from significant harm caused by abuse or neglect within the family

13 12 78

Disability and Family Violence Crisis Response

Women with a disability who are experiencing family violence.

Tertiary

Women and their children may require immediate disability support to access a family violence crisis accommodation response while exploring longer term housing and support options or require immediate disability support to remain safe in their own home.

A Family Violence Worker can make a referral to the Department of Human Services Disability Family Violence Liaison Officer 03 9843 6304 or email [email protected]

Centrelink 16 years and over Tertiary

Parenting payment, income support payments, crisis payments and exemptions from seeking employment or collecting child support based on your personal situation.

136 150

Kids Helpline Helpline Australia Children, Youth (5-25 years)


Free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.

1800 55 1800

National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service

Counselling Australia Women, men & Workers Tertiary Telephone and online counselling

1800 737 732 1800 RESPECT

OzChild Outreach Australia Children and Families Secondary & Tertiary

Education, training and outreach services, counselling, family law, foster care and kinship care

03 9695 2200

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Relationships Australia Counselling and Courses Australia Women, Men Secondary & Tertiary

Assist individuals, couples and families to improve their relationships. Offers relationship counselling and courses

1300 364 277

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation

Children Ahead Australia Children, families Secondary & Tertiary

Case work support involving care plans to help children recover from traumatic events or violent circumstances and collaboration with relevant agencies to provide community connections for families for immediate and long term support.

03 9697 0666

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