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Women's Health West
Useful links: youth anti-violence and support links
Please email us if you have a suggestion for a new useful link, or if any of these links are broken. Please read our links disclaimer.
Many services do not have websites. You can search our Community Directory for extensive listings of health and community services in the Western Region, or contact us for information or referral.
GENERAL LINKS ON HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS,
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE
When Love Hurts
Online guide on love, respect and abuse in relationships for young women. Includes personal stories, information and support services.
Sex Life
Family Planning Victoria - website on sexual health, safer sex, sexuality and relationships, including for same-sex attracted young people.
Bursting the Bubble
An excellent website for young people affected by violence in their family.
Reach out: relationships, friendships and bullying
Reach Out is an Australian youth website page with a section on relationships, friendships and bullying.
Centre Against Sexual Assault
Note that the Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault does not have a web page, but can be contacted 24 hours a day via the freecall phone number 1800 806 292.
No to Violence: Men's Behaviour Change
Victorian organisation set up to support men who want to change their violent behaviour.
About date rape
A NSW government website giving information about date rape for youth of different identities.
Information about rape
South Australian youth adult health website with an information section about rape.
Surviving sexual abuse: young women
South Australian youth adult health website with an information section about surviving sexual abuse for young women.
Surviving sexual abuse: young men
South Australian youth adult health website with an information section about surviving sexual abuse for young men.
Youth Violence
US site for young people about violence by the American Psychological Association.
VIBE: Indigenous youth
VIBE is a national Indigenous magazine and website, with information on all kinds of issues, including a section on healthy relationships.
LINKS FOR SAME-SEX ATTRACTED YOUNG PEOPLE
INCLUDING ON RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE
Lesbian and same-sex domestic violence
Information about intimate partner violence in lesbian/same-sex relationships.
Same Sex Domestic Violence Website
Comprehensive NSW website on intimate partner violence in same-sex relationships.
Victorian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard
Victorian volunteer-based helpline. Counsellors also have contact details for a wide range of support services and community groups.
Mogenic Youth GLBTIQ website
The world's largest website for gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, intersex and queer young people. The site originated in Victoria but is now international. Includes great info on keeping safe online and healthy relationships.
Reach Out: Sexuality and coming out
Australian website for young people including a section on sexuality and coming out. Includes info on consent and family issues.
OTHER USEFUL STUFF
Contraception and pregnancy
Victorian information on contraception options, pregnancy and birth from the Better Health Channel.
XY Magazine
Online Australian magazine with a wide range of stories about men, masculinity and violence.