DHHS Area: Barwon

Switchboard

Switchboard provides peer-driven support services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people, their families, allies and communities. Switchboard’s peer-led services include Rainbow Door and QLife.

Contact:

(03) 9663 2474

admin@switchboard.org.au

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Rainbow Door

Rainbow Door is a free specialist LGBTIQA+ helpline providing information, support, referral and short term case management. We support people of all ages and identities with issues including family and intimate partner violence (including elder abuse), relationships, mental health and wellbeing.

Contact:

1800 729 367

support@rainbowdoor.org.au

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Hours:

Mon-Sun, 10:00am-5:00pm

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Colac Area Health

The Colac Area Health’s the Orange Door is a way for women, children and young people who are experiencing family violence or families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children to access the services they need to be safe and supported.

Colac Area Health provides family violence support through the Horizon Program and counselling for women aged 15 and over who are currently, or have previously been affected by family violence.

Contact:

03 5232 5100

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Hours:

Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm

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Bethany Community Support

Bethany Community Support provides counselling, support and advice for women and children affected by family violence in the Barwon Region, including financial counselling for women who are leaving a relationship.

They work closely with sexual assault counselling services, police, courts and other services and may be able to help find short-term or crisis accommodation. They also offer Court Support 4 Kids for children accompanying their mother to the Geelong Magistrates’ Court.

Contact:

03 5278 8122

info@bethany.org.au

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Hours:

Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm

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The Orange Door – Barwon

The Orange Door Barwon provides access to support and services for people at risk, including for family and domestic violence or abuse, and for families needing extra support with the wellbeing and development of children.

Contact:

1800 312 820

barwon@orangedoor.vic.gov.au

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Hours:

Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative offers services to support families experiencing family violence, and provides this support with an understanding of cultural needs. They offer appropriate support in relation to safety, housing, trauma, health, child development, social inclusion and anything else needed.

Contact:

03 5277 0044

admin@wathaurong.org.au

Website
Hours:

Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Co-operative Limited

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Co-operative Limited (VACCA)’s family violence support services help Aboriginal men, women, adolescents, and children to heal and move forward with their lives, as well as advocate for change. Based in Barwon, VACCA’s services can also be accessed by non-Aboriginal people who have an Aboriginal family member, such as children or a partner.

Contact:

03 9287 8800

vacca@vacca.org

Website
Hours:

Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm

Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (SAFV) is a highly professional community based, not-for-profit service offering a wide range of free and confidential services for adults, children and young people who have experienced sexual assault or family violence. Located in Geelong, Horsham and Footscray, SAFV offer specialist services across the Barwon, Wimmera and Western Melbourne areas of Victoria.

Contact:

03 5222 4318

reception@safvcentre.org.au

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Hours:

Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm