If you, or someone you know, is struggling with abuse, Uniting Country SA provides domestic and family violence support services in regional South Australia.
For over 120 years, Uniting Country SA has been caring for country people. They are passionate about engaging, elevating and enriching the lives of adults, children and families in country communities. Their respectful and inclusive services are designed to make everyone feel supported and comfortable.
They can help with:
- Crises intervention
- Safety Planning
- Case Management and referral services
They offer a range of Programs:
- Yorke and Mid North Domestic Violence Service
This service may provide a range of domestic and family violence support services that includes crisis intervention, emergency accommodation, financial support and other intervention services. This service is available in Yorke & Mid North regions.
- Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme
The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) helps people find out if their current or ex-partner has been violent or abusive in the past, as recorded by the police. This is for those who think they might be in danger of domestic violence. This service is available in Yorke & Mid North and Far North regions.
- Escaping Violence Payment
The Escaping Violence Payment is available to anyone who is leaving a violent partner and is struggling with the finances to do so. Up to $5,000 in financial assistance can assist with removalists, bonds, basic supplies for a new home, or wraparound services including caseworker support. This service is available in Yorke & Mid North, Far North and Eyre Western regions.
- Safe at Home
Safe at Home services support women and children who have experienced domestic violence to stay safely in their current or chosen home. Services include assessment, safety planning, home security audits and security upgrades. This service is available in Yorke & Mid North and Far North regions.
- Male Perpetrator Program
This counselling service offers help for those who have been abusive, aiming to create positive changes to reduce the effects and incidence of domestic and family violence in the future. This service is available in Yorke & Mid North, Far North.
- Coober Pedy Homelessness and Domestic and Aboriginal Family Violence Service
This service assists people who are at risk of homelessness in regional South Australia as well as provides domestic and family violence support. They assist families, single adults, young people, and couples with needs assessments, crisis intervention, information, advocacy and counselling. This service is available in Far North regions.
- The Haven (Safety Hub)
The Port Pirie Haven provides information and referrals for women. All women located in Port Pirie and surrounding areas are welcome.
The service is a DCSI accredited Specialist Homelessness Service and Preferred Support Provider for a range of specialised programs to assist women and their children who have or are experiencing domestic or Aboriginal family violence. These programs include:
- Crisis Housing Program
- Transitional Housing Program
There is no fee for service, however, payment of rent is required for the housing programs
Referrals are accepted from:
- Individuals
- Families
- SAPOL
- Community-based organisations
- Other specialist homelessness services
The service operates 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
The Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service provides legal assistance for women in South Australia affected by domestic and family violence. Free legal assistance is available to help with the Magistrates court processes of applying for, varying, or revoking an intervention order. Assistance can also be provided to report breaches of an intervention order and to apply for tenancy orders through SACAT.
If seeking assistance, complete the online enquiry form below. For more information, visit the website or call the number below.
The Women's Information Service provides information to South Australian women online, over the phone and in person.
You can talk to the Women's Information Service about family life, relationships, domestic/family violence, sexual assault, safety, health, wellbeing, accommodation, financial security/independence, education, training, career paths and access to women's groups/events. The service aims to increase access to information that promotes choice and empowerment.
The Women's Information Services can also provide Family Court Support where a trained volunteer can accompany you to court and support you through the process. To access this service please read the booklet in the links below and contact The Women's Information Service by phone.
WIS Locations:
Ground Floor, 101 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Women can access free internet on Grenfell Street.
Aldinga Beach Children's Centre
Evans Street, Aldinga Beach
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 2.30pm
Parafield Gardens Children's Centre
9 Casuarina Drive, Parafield Gardens
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 2.30pm
Women’s Safety Services SA supports women and their children who are experiencing domestic and family violence.
They are an organisation committed to helping people find safety and support during and after experiencing abuse.
They have a range of programs and services that include:
- Working with Children and Young People
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clients
- Women with Disability
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Clients
- LGBTIQ+ Communities
- Working with Pets and Service Animals
- Training: Online Learning and In-Person Training
They provide integrated responses to their clients through the provision of specialised, accessible and flexible models of service delivery that are:
- Informed by the lived experience of women and their children
- Responsive to the diversity of the lives of women and their children
- Easy to access
- Evidence-based and high-quality
- Engaged in effective strategic partnerships
- Strong in advocacy and Influence
- Supported by a sustainable organisation
Call 000 for emergency assistance
If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the Domestic Violence Crisis Line on 1800 800 098
If you would like to talk to someone confidentially about concerns in your relationship, you can call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
Zahra assists South Australian women and children affected by domestic and family violence, by empowering them and providing pathways towards economic independence.
Zahra Foundation offers financial counselling and workshops, aimed at providing post crisis opportunities to further support financial empowerment. Zahra provide some small grants to assist education and break the cycle of domestic violence.
Information about events and opportunities are available via their Facebook page.
For more information, visit the website or call the number below, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.