Programs

Provides supported crisis accommodation for single women and women with children escaping domestic violence. Referrals to Bramwell House are through the Domestic Violence Gateway Service. Client Free line 1800 800 098. Number provided below.

NDVS provides support and assistance to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Services are free of cost.

NDVS offers services to families living in Salisbury, Playford, Gawler, Light, Mallala and Barossa council areas.

Services include assistance to secure crisis accommodation, counselling, referral and practical assistance in a number of areas, safety planning, case management and groups for women and children.

Operating hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.

Located in Mount Gambier, LCDVS provides individualised support to women and children escaping or experiencing family and domestic violence. Services include supported accommodation, safety planning, case management, counselling, referral and advocacy.

Are you experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence? Seeking to support someone who is? 1800 RESPECT can help

Information and support 24/7 - Call 1800 737 732

The 1800RESPECT online and telephone counselling service is part of the Australian Government's commitment to reduce violence under the National Plan.

If anyone is in immediate danger - please call 000 now.

000 is Australia's primary telephone number for assistance to life threatening or critical emergency situations and works on mobile and fixed telephone lines. 112 is a secondary emergency service. 112 is the International emergency number available on mobile phones but not fixed line telephones. Dialling 112 directs you to the same Triple Zero (000) call service and does not give your call priority over Triple Zero (000).

Both 000 and 112 will work even if you do not have credit on your mobile phone and are not charged.

Police attendance is 13 14 44

An online resource helping women and children affected by the trauma of family violence.

With information on how to get help if you or someone you know is in a violent situation within the home.

A new booklet focusing on the issues surrounding domestic violence and the support services available for those in the Murray-Mallee Region.

Drawing on previous resources, information and combining the collective knowledge and experiences of individuals and agencies this new booklet covers an extensive range of topics associated with domestic violence and uses examples to help provide context as to the effects of domestic violence as well as providing strategies in dealing with the many scenarios that could be encountered. The range of safety planning and resources specific to the region make for a substantial and conclusive list for anyone in threat of domestic violence in the Murray - Mallee Region.

No matter what living arrangement domestic or family violence occurs in, everyone has a right to live in a safe and secure environment without the threat of violence. Domestic violence does not discriminate, it occurs across all cultures, across all socio-economic backgrounds, in all types of intimate relationships and at any stage of relationships – marriage, defacto, dating or separated.

The booklet will be available across a range of Council Departments but is available as a PDF below in the related News Article available on the Affordable SA app.

The information in the booklet has been compiled from various sources which include the Central and Southern DV Service booklets. The content is not original to the MBRCVAWC and is not used for any financial purposes.

The file is large so please consider if your mobile data plan is limited.

MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men.

Available 24/7 on 1300 789 978

It features videos, online counselling and forums to help assist men in range of issues.

- Men and emotions

- Separation and Parenting

- Managing Relationships

- Managing Anger