DHHS Area: Central Highlands

WRISC Family Violence Support

WRISC provides support for all women and children affected by family violence.

WRISC is a not-for-profit organisation that provides free and confidential services for women and children only, irrespective of disability, ethnicity, indigenous or tribal status, race, religion, or gender identity.
This service offers tailored support for:
Service offered:
Contact:

03 5333 3666

wrisc@wrisc.org.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

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

rainbowdoor.org.au
Hours:

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

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Djerriwarrh Health Services

Djerriwarrh Health is a local health service located in the Moorabool and Melton Shires, with six campuses located at various sites in Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Caroline Springs and provides an extensive range of allied health and community based services.

Contact:

03 9747 7609

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Hours:

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

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The Orange Door – Central Highlands

The Orange Door Central Highlands 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.

The Orange Door Central Highlands provides support to people living in the Ballarat, Ararat, Golden Plains, Pyrenees, Moorabool and Hepburn shires.

Contact:

1800 219 819

cha@orangedoor.vic.gov.au

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Hours:

Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative Limited is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that provides culturally appropriate care and support to individuals, their families and their friends who are experiencing difficulties to improve not only their future, but also create safer and more cohesive communities.

Contact:

03 5820 0000

admin@raclimited.com.au

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Hours:

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

Berry Street – Central Highlands

Berry Street provides phone and face-to-face support, including risk assessments, safety planning, referrals to emergency accommodation, therapeutic services for children, court and legal support in the Centrals Highlands area. They also run the Mother Infant Village, a safe and nurturing environment for mothers and children who have experienced family violence in Ballarat.

Contact:

1800 219 819 Mon-Fri or 03 5331 3558 after hours

cha@orangedoor.vic.gov.au

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Hours:

Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm (after hours support also available)

Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC)

BADAC is the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation for the Ballarat and district area, covering four local government areas (LGAs).

BADAC’s Koorie Family Services programs strengthen and support Aboriginal families in the local community. These programs are delivered in a culturally aware, confidential and empowering way.

Contact:

03 5331 5344

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Hours:

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