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Our vision is for a community free from sexual assault and family violence, and a society underpinned by the principles of gender equality, social justice and human rights.
Crisis Response
Our service provides 24 hour immediate crisis responses and support for anyone who has experienced a recent sexual assault or women and children experiencing family violence.
Find out more »Counselling
We provide free and confidential trauma-informed counselling in the Barwon, Wimmera and South West regions.
Find out more »Case Management
Free and confidential case management support to women and children experiencing family violence across the Barwon and South West regions.
Find out more »Early intervention
An early intervention response for children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual or sexually abusive behaviours, or family violence.
Find out moreVictims Assistance Program
We are the service provider to deliver the Victims Assistance Program (VAP) across the Barwon South West region.
Find out moreSouth West support
Women and children impacted by family violence in the South West can assess support and services through The SAFV Centre, locally known as Emma House.
Find out moreTraining & Education
We run a range of professional and custom training sessions to support the understanding of sexual and family violence, how to respond and prevent.
Find out more »Primary Prevention
We strive to deliver prevention initiatives that support gender equality, promote respectful relationships in our community and contributes to the prevention of violence against women.
Find out more »Work With Us
As we continue to evolve and grow, we have a number of opportunities for passionate, values driven people who are inspired to make a difference.
Find out more »The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre
Supporting the Victorian community throughout Barwon, Wimmera, and the South West regions, we offer a specialist range of support services to all people impacted by sexual and family violence, encompassing 24 hour crisis response, case management, therapeutic counselling and group programs, early intervention programs, refuge and housing support, legal services, professional training and primary prevention initiatives. We also provide specialised support for all victims of crime through the Victims Assistance Program for Barwon and the South West.
4,015
Total clients supported in 2022/23
1,235
Total number of people who attended our professional training 2022/23
2,781
Total number of adults, children and young people who received a therapeutic service 2022/23
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Donations & Fundraising
We appreciate the generosity of donors to be able to offer further comfort and support to adults and children who access our services. All donations over $2 are tax deductible and used for direct service.
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