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Women's Health West
Family violence support
SERVICES AVAILABLE
It can be really hard to know what to do if you are experiencing family violence. Help is available. Family violence is a crime, and a violation of your rights. You have the right to seek help, and to report the crime to the police.
Women's Health West hosts a range of services for women and children affected by family violence. We can give you information and support that will help you talk through your situation, explore your options, and decide for yourself what is best for you and your children. We can refer you to a range of services that can help. All services are free and confidential.
HOW TO CONTACT US
For more information and referral to a range of support services in the Western Region and beyond, contact Women's Health West:
- Call us for information and referral during business hours on 9689 9588.
- If you need support outside business hours, call 9373 0123 or 1800 015 188.
- If you need an interpreter, first call the Telephone Interpreter Service (24 hours) on 131 450. They will connect you with the service you want
Family violence is a crime.
If you are ever in immediate danger, call the police on 000.
FIND OUT MORE
Click on the links below to find out more about the kinds of support available.
What if the intervention order is breached?
How to collect evidence. Women's Health West and Victoria Police collaborated to produce a short film that shows women how to collect evidence if their intervention order has been breached.CALD Brochures
We have produced multi-language brochures outlining the range of support services we host for culturally and linguistically diverse women and children affected by family violence. Available in 11 community languages.Outreach support
We can refer you to an Outreach Support Worker who can give you emotional and practical support and help you explore your options.CALD crisis housing
We can refer you to a range of housing services, including a specific service for women and children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.Children and young people
Children and young people are always affected by violence in their family. This service provides support directly to children, and to the parents/carers who look after them.After Hours Service
If you need emotional or practical support because of family or domestic violence after office hours, contact the Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Services of Victoria on 9373 0123 or 1800 015 188.Sustainable housing options
This pilot scheme aims to help create sustainable housing options for women and children affected by family violence.Contacts for other services
This page contains links to family violence and related services around the Western Region and across Victoria, including counselling, legal services and more.Western Region community directory
Search our community directory for the Western Region, which includes a range of services that may be helpful for people experiencing family violence.More useful links
Our links page is the gateway to a wide range of websites containing information and resources for both people affected by family violence and service providers.