DHHS Area: Bayside Peninsula

wayss

wayss provides family violence and homelessness support services across Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia Shire areas. We are united in the belief that all people should have a life free from family violence and have access to safe, sustainable and affordable housing.

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Family violence support directly available at wayss:

(03) 8797 1656

fv-intake@wayss.org.au 

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Ngwala Willumbong Limited

Indigenous Integrated Family Violence Case Management Support Workers ensure appropriate referral and case management of Aboriginal men, as part of the Integrated Family Violence Services System (IFVSS) for the Southern Metropolitan Region.

This includes client assessment including a risk assessment, development and monitoring of appropriate case plans and advocating with referral services.

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Contact:

03 9510 3233

reception@ngwala.org.au

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Family Life

Family Life helps people address and overcome the trauma of family violence through individual counselling, programs for parents and children such as Strength2Strength (for children and parents who are survivors of family violence) and professional support for adolescents using violence or abuse to intimidate or control.

They also run men’s behaviour change programs for men wanting to end the use of violence in relationships and Dads in Focus a safe, non-judgemental space for men to overcome their personal issues.

This service offers tailored support for:
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Contact:

03 8599 5433

info@familylife.com.au

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

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Anglicare Victoria – Frankston

Anglicare’s Beyond The Violence program helps families establish safety, rebuild relationships and move forward with their lives after violence. This 8-week program is for non-offending parents and their children who have experienced family violence.

This service offers tailored support for:
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Contact:

0303 9781 6700
Erin.surrey@anglicarevic.org.au

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The Orange Door – Bayside Peninsula

The Orange Door Bayside Peninsula 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

bpa@orangedoor.vic.gov.au

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Hours:

Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm

VincentCare Victoria

VincentCare Victoria’s family violence programs provide advocacy and support to women and children escaping family violence to support them to live safely and independently in the community. Based on the Bayside Peninsula, VincentCare provides refuge accommodation and information on future housing options, as well as referrals to specialised counselling, court support, and material and financial assistance.

Contact:

03 9611 9200

vincentcare@vincentcare.org.au

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Hours:

Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand

Good Shepherd helps with specialist domestic and family violence recovery, crisis and housing services and works closely with emergency and protection services. They can provide individualised support and connect you to legal services, financial assistance, counsellors, support groups and housing services.

Contact:

Head Office: 03 9270 9700

Family Violence Services 03 5971 9444

forms@goodshep.org.au

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Hours:

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

Emerge Women & Children’s Support Network

Emerge Women & Children’s Support Network supports women and children in Victoria who have experienced family violence by providing safe refuge and practical supports, such as affordable housing, financial counselling, art therapy and counselling for women (including disadvantaged and culturally and linguistically diverse people).

Contact:

1300 536 330

mail@emergesupport.org.au

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Hours:

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