Domestic & Family Violence Support

Domestic and family violence doesn't have to be physical abuse. It can be emotional, psychological, financial, sexual or other types of behaviour that exert power and control.

If you believe that you are experiencing domestic and family violence, support is available. Our team of understanding Community Workers can help you with information and useful resources, safety planning, access to legal support and other social supports such as Centrelink, housing and tenancy, referrals to specialised services, educational, parenting and empowerment programs and support groups, case management and brokerage for essential safety and household items.

If you are an Aboriginal woman experiencing family violence, we provide a culturally safe place for you to seek support from an Aboriginal Community Worker.

We are available Monday to Friday at Stafford Cottage, or phone on 02 4862 1122.

Where to get help in the Southern Highlands

Wingecarribee Targeted Prevention Service / YWCA

You can refer yourself or be referred by another service (with your consent) via phone 02 4628 3300 or 0490 434 007 or email [email protected]

Pop In Southern Highlands - Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm.

Phone on 02 4872 1229 or by email [email protected] to make an appointment, or drop in at 2 Mona Rd, Bowral.

Where to get help in New South Wales

DV Line (NSW 24/7) 1800 656 463 http://www.domesticviolence.nsw.gov.au/get-help

For information, help and referrals to support services near you.

Link2Home (NSW 24/7) 1800 152 152 http://www.housing.nsw.gov.au/help-with-housing/specialist-homelessness-services/find-a-service/link2home

NSW homelessness information and referral telephone service.

1800 RESPECT (National 24/7) 1800 737 732 https://www.1800respect.org.au/

Professional telephone and online counselling service.

Kids Helpline (National 24/7) 1800 551 800 https://www.kidshelpline.com.au/

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

Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491 http://www.ntvmrs.org.au

Telephone counselling, information and referrals for men in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.

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