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Geelong: 03 5222 4318 Wimmera: 03 5381 1211 Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours): 1800 806 292 Safe Steps (24 Hours): 1800 015 188
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24 Hour Crisis Care

Our service provides 24 hour immediate crisis care and support for anyone who has experienced a recent sexual assault (in the past 14 days) and needs urgent support.

For a recent sexual assault or family violence crisis response

Emergency
Police 000

Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24/7)
1800 806 292

Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre (24/7)
1800 015 188

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre
Geelong 03 5222 4318 (business hours)
Horsham 03 5381 1211 (business hours)

Our caring and experienced staff can assist in helping you to consider the options that are available to you such as reporting to the Police, receiving medical care, making a police statement or having a or forensic medical examination. If you do not want to make a statement to police we can also assist by providing emotional support and if appropriate, offering a general medical appointment to ensure that you’re okay. We can also offer you an appointment to meet with one of our counsellors the following business day to make sure your needs are met and discuss your options and care.

During business hours call one of our offices or at night, on public holidays and weekends call the Sexual Assault Crisis Line to be assisted to talk to one of our local staff.


Family Violence

24 hour crisis support is also available for women and their children who are experiencing current family violence or who are leaving a family violence situation.If you are in immediate danger call police on 000.

If you are safe and need support, during business hours call the centre on 5222 4318 or at night, on public holidays and weekends call the Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre who can assist you to talk to one of our local staff.

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land we stand on. We are committed to working toward creating a community where all people indigenous and non-indigenous are safe, connected and empowered to live well. The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre recognises the diverse needs of our community and we ensure our services are inclusive of all children, young people and their families including those who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ and persons living with disability. We work collaboratively with people and partner organisations who also support our diverse client group. Interpreter and translator services are available to all our clients upon request.

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