Abuse and Domestic Violence

DVIRC
Northern Domestic Violence Outreach (DVIRC) aims to reduce and prevent family violence by assisting people who have experienced abuse.

WHIN
Women’s Health in the North (WHIN) has 15 years experience in providing services to women in the region, and has particular expertise in meeting the needs of women who are most marginalised by the health system, and who might generally be referred to as ‘hard to reach’ or ‘at risk’. WHIN is committed to making all the difference to the health and wellbeing of women in Melbourne’s north.

Preston Creative Living Centre
Preston Creative Living Centre assists families and individuals within the Northern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne by providing innovative, safe and appropriate services for men to take responsibility for their violence within the family, and for women and children who are affected by this violence, by enhancing and celebrating life through the visual and performing arts and by encouraging conversations about the spiritual search for meaning and purpose in life, through arts events and relevant forums. Maybe

Victim Assistance Program
Victim Assistance Program is a comprehensive, confidential and free services for all crime victims to meet needs resulting from their victimisation.

Kildonan Youth and Family Services
Kildonan Youth and Family Services’ mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals, children, young people, families and communities facing hardship and disadvantage, together seeking solutions to enhance potential and opportunities

Berry Street
Berry Street exists to increase life chances and choices for children and young people who are at risk, or who have experienced the trauma of family violence, child abuse and neglect.

Anglicare Victoria
Anglicare Victoria is one of the State’s largest providers of care and support to children, young people and families in crisis. Our range of programs include; foster care, food and material aid, care for children with disabilities, family and financial counselling, assistance for victims of child abuse and neglect, parenting advice and support, residential and crisis accommodation for young people and parish partnerships.

FVPLS
The Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention & Legal Service FVPLS Victoria has gained a reputation as an innovative, proactive and dynamic service that aims to not only provides direct services, but to tackle the underlying causes of family violence through systemic, long term change.

Plenty Valley Community Health
Plenty Valley Community Health provides healthcare and support services to people of all ages, with a strong focus on health promotion, treatment and the prevention of illness and injury. Our qualified and professional staff work with people to regain and maintain their physical independence and social and emotional well-being.