The Women's Information Service (WIS) provides information to South Australian women online, over the phone and in person. We aim to increase access to information that promotes choice and empowerment.
You can talk to the Women's Information Service about:
- Family life and relationships
- Domestic/family violence, sexual assault and safety
- Health and wellbeing
- Accommodation and housing issues
- Financial security and independence
- Women's groups and events
- Education, training and career paths
- or anything at all...
They can discuss options and choices relevant to your individual situation.
- if you need help but don't know where to start
- if you aren't sure what services can assist you
- if you've tried everything you can think of
- if you just don't know where to go next
The Women's Information Service Haven and Children's Centre provides a safe local place where women can speak confidentially to trained volunteers, who can provide information, support, and referrals to appropriate services.
The Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service is a specialist legal service providing support to women affected by domestic and family violence.
Operated by the Legal Services Commission, WDVCAS provides a range of services primarily relating to helping women apply for intervention orders and ending tenancy agreements.
Women can receive free legal assistance to navigate the Magistrates Court processes of applying for, varying, or revoking an intervention order. Assistance can also be provided in reporting breaches of an intervention order and in applying for relevant tenancy orders through the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT).
The service assists women throughout all of South Australia with legal practitioners available at multiple locations, allowing for accessible, comprehensive legal advice and assistance to be provided.
WDVCAS works closely with other services providing support to women experiencing domestic and family violence, and can refer clients to these services accordingly.
This phone line operates Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Domestic Violence Crisis Line - 1800 800 098
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.
Provides support, counselling, and accommodation assistance for women and children experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence.
Yarredi Services is a not-for-profit organisation based in Port Lincoln that supports women, children and young people affected by domestic and family violence. The service offers counselling, outreach, accommodation assistance, and programs that help individuals rebuild safety and wellbeing.
Supports provided
- Domestic and family violence counselling
- Outreach support in safe community locations
- Assistance with accommodation and housing options
- Advocacy, information and referrals to other services
- Emotional and practical support (e.g. transport or facilities)
- Children’s wellbeing and therapeutic support programs
- Community education and prevention programs
Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service is a free service for anyone who has been sexually assaulted.
Yarrow Place is available 24/7 for people who have recently been raped or sexually assaulted. Call to access immediate supports and discuss options.
Supports include:
- 24 hour crisis response service.
- Professional therapeutic counselling for people aged 16 and over impacted and for their support people.
- Seminars, education, training and community capacity building.
- Intensive health and therapeutic outreach support for young people currently or previously under Guardianship.