Domestic Violence Resources
The most common feature of domestic or family violence is secrecy and silence. Very often victims of family violence feel too afraid and embarrassed to discuss their fear and suffering. This means they remain at risk. The impact of domestic violence on families is significant and there is help out there.
Services
Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service
Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service for men and women
P: 1800 RESPECT / 1800 737 732
24-hour Domestic & Family Violence Support
The Help is Here campaign provides information on support services available to anyone affected by domestic and family violence, to help them access the support they need, when they need it.
W: https://www.dss.gov.au/women/help-is-here-campaign
Staying Home Leaving Violence
This service provides Information and support on Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs), family law matters and how to use Court Orders effectively to enhance your safety. They provide support to find alternative accommodation and safety audits to help improve the security of your home.
P: 1800 372 000 (1800 FSA 000)
W: https://familyservices.org.au/staying-home-leaving-violence/
Eastlakes Family Support
A non profit organisation funded to provide services and information to families with dependant children in the Lake Macquarie area. Focusing on strengthening and supporting families and building on family members existing skills, they provide confidential and professional services. They provide free information and parenting strategies to families.
A: 14 Hickory Road Gateshead West NSW 2290
P: 49439255
W: https://www.efss.org.au/index.html
Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services
Coordinated through Legal Aid Australia, this service aims at assisting women leaving domestic violence relationships who are in the court system (for example being a witness in a legal matter, leaving a marriage, custody arrangements).
P: (02) 4940 8766 (Newcastle, Lake Mac, Raymond Terrace)
(02) 4936 2906 (Hunter Valley)