Domestic Violence
Support for those experiencing domestic violence.
“FACS identified that domestic violence was an issue, so I had to find somewhere to go that could help me face the domestic violence I experienced, learn how to keep my children safe and what the cycle of abuse was. I had to be willing to look for help and approach services.”
“I left domestic violence, but domestic violence hasn’t left me. It’s been 10 years. The reason my son is in care is because of domestic violence. Even today, I’m still always on guard. I cannot control my ex’s behaviour, but I can control how I will respond.”
What do the Police say about violence and how do Police respond?
Links to services who can support you if you are scared or at-risk in your relationships:
Domestic Violence NSW
representative body for a diverse range of specialist domestic and family violence services
Domestic Violence – It can happen to anyone
Information about domestic violence
Domestic Violence Newcastle
Provides services to improve the health and wellbeing of the women of the Hunter.
Carrie’s Place
Provides a range of culturally appropriate programs for people experiencing domestic and family violence, and/or homelessness.
Warlga Ngarra Aboriginal Women and Children's refuge
Crisis accommodation for ATSI Women and children escaping from domestic violence
Hunter Women’s Centre
Jenny’s Place helps women and children in the Newcastle area to find safety
1800 Respect (Ph: 1800 737 732)
24 hour support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse
Mensline
Telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns
Relationships Australia
Offer judgement-free support to people of all cultural backgrounds, family structures, gender and sexual orientation
Violence in LGBTIQ relationships
Domestic & Family Violence and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer People (LGBTIQ)
Wanting to leave and worried about your pets?
Offer practical solutions for pet owners leaving situations of domestic violence
Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program
WDVCASs are locally-based, incorporated, not-for-profit, non-government service providers
Newcastle Family Support Services
A variety of services for familes
Hunter Domestic Violence Advisory Service
Telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns
Port Stephens Family Support Service
Provides community services in the Port Stephens LGA
Do you have a question?
If you require some additional direction or support, feel free to send us an email.