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Family Violence

Family violence is unacceptable in our community. Everyone is entitled to live equally, safe and free from all forms of violence.

It is a pattern of abusive behaviour through which a person seeks to control and dominate another person.

Domestic violence does not take the form of a single incident. It is ongoing behaviour that gradually undermines the victim’s confidence and ability to leave the violent person. The severity and frequency of violence often escalate over time.

This violence takes many forms, none of which is mutually exclusive. While physical violence may be the most visible form, others such as sexual, emotional, social, spiritual and economic abuse can be equally harmful.

If you have been threatened or you and your family are in danger now – call 000 Emergency or Police.

#SAYNO2FAMILYVIOLENCE – A Maryborough Rotary Initiative http://sayno2familyviolence.com.au/

1800RESPECT

National counselling helpline, information and support. 24 hours 7 days per week. Sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service for people living in Australia.

Safe Steps – 24hours 7 days Family Violence Response

Safe steps Family Violence Response Centre provides at no cost a range of professional support services for women and children experiencing violence and abuse from a partner or ex-partner, another family member or someone close to them.

WIRE (Women’s Information and Referral Exchange Inc.)

Safe steps Family Violence Response Centre provides at no cost a range of professional support services for women and children experiencing violence and abuse from a partner or ex-partner, another family member or someone close to them. Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

CASA Centre Against Sexual Assault – Loddon Campaspe Region

Free and confidential service for anyone seeking information, counselling or support regarding sexual assault. Visits Maryborough District Health Service weekly. Ph: 03 5441 0430 (Bendigo) Ph: 03 5461 0400 (Maryborough) After Hours Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292

Centre for Non Violence Inc

Bendigo based community managed organisation that provides accommodation, information and support to young women who are homeless, women and children escaping family violence and women with alcohol and drug issues. Provide support for women attending court about family violence issues. Visits Maryborough District Health Service weekly.

DVRCV – Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria

We provide training, publications, research and other resources to those experiencing (or who have experienced) family violence, and practitioners and service organisations who work with family violence survivors. Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Women’s Health Loddon Mallee

A Bendigo-based health service that works in health promotion, health information and research in women’s mental and emotional health; violence against women; sexual and reproductive health and capacity building. Mon – Fri 9am-5pm

SAYNO2FAMILYVIOLENCE – A Maryborough Rotary Initiative

This program is an initiative of Maryborough Rotary that commenced in 2014. The aim of the program is to raise awareness of the problems associated with Family violence in our community. Maryborough Rotary’s intervention in 2013, was prompted by increasing reports of family violence in the region, Maryborough Rotary was moved into action, based on […]