Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence

13YARN is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support helpline.

1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. If you or someone you know is affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, support is available 24/7.

Call 1800 737 732

Chat online via our website

Text 0458 737 732

Ali Currung Safe House provides emergency accommodation related to domestic, family, and community violence on a 24/7 basis. The Safe house also provides outreach support for “at-risk” women and children by providing information, support, and referrals to relevant service providers.

Tim Hema: 0437 740 728

William Curtis: 0429 887 763

Barkly Regional Council runs night patrol services in the communities of Ali Curung, Alpurrurulam, Ampilatwatja, Arlparra, Elliott, Tara and Wutunugurra, under contractual arrangements with the Australian Government’s National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).

Night Patrols are a vital community program focused on the safety of the community, in particular the protection of children, vulnerable and at risk people, by using cultural mediation skills, engaging with youth, defusing potentially violent incidents and reducing adverse contact for local people with the criminal justice system.

Elliott Safe House provides emergency accommodation related to domestic, family, and community violence on a 24/7 basis. The Safe house also provides outreach support for “at-risk” women and children by providing information, support, and referrals to relevant service providers.

Jody Nish/ Annette Kingston: 08 8969 3901

Jannette Stemp: 08 8969 3902

Our counselling service is for young people who have experienced family violence or trauma. Counselling focuses on strengths and family relationships.

How we help

Counselling sessions are delivered in flexible locations based on the client’s needs. Our counsellors use a range of approaches and tools that are suitable for children and youth.

Is there a cost?

A sliding fee scale can apply. Fees can be waived if financial hardship.

Being a victim of crime can affect your mental health and wellbeing. The Crime Victims Counselling Service provides counselling and support for people affected by crime. We make sure victims have the resources and support they need to move on with their lives.

We can help people who are the victim of a crime or who witness a crime. We can also help relatives and close friends of a victim.

Our counselling service is tailored to the needs of each client. Clients are entitled to up to eight clinical counselling sessions. Counselling can be face-to-face, by telephone or in a group setting.

We can assist with:

• Information and advice about the legal process and your rights
• Applications for compensation.
• Referrals to other support services
• Community education and training

People can refer themselves to this program. Service providers (including GPs and agencies) can also make referrals.

Call: 1800 899 855 (free call) to make a referral Email: CrimeVictims@catholiccarent.org.au

Our Men’s counselling works with men who perpetrate violence against their partners in order to change their behaviour.

How we help

We provide counselling to support reflection on behaviour and values to support men to make different choices and live a non-abusive and non-violent life.

What is the referral process?

Individuals, family members and service providers can refer people to this program. Counselling may be helpful for men who are engaged in the Men’s Behaviour Change Program.

Is there a cost?

A fee can be charged according to a sliding scale. This fee may be waived at times of financial hardship.

Our Men’s Behaviour Change Program is committed to ensuring the safety of women and children. This program addresses and aims to change the behaviour of men who perpetrate violence against their partners.

How we help

We provide a group work program that runs for 24 sessions. By working in a safe environment with skilled practitioners we can help individuals understand their behaviour, make different choices and live a non-abusive and non-violent life.

What is the referral process?

Individuals, family members and service providers including legal services, Corrections and others can refer people to this program.
For referrals or enquiries email: MBCP@catholiccarent.org.au

NO MORE is an early intervention and prevention initiative that aims to decrease the incidence of family, domestic and sexual violence.

NO MORE provides community information and education, group work and individual support to raise awareness and mobilise people and communities to decrease violence and increase women and children’s safety and wellbeing. We form strong collaborative relationships and work closely with sporting clubs, corrections, police and other community stakeholders to create agreements and domestic violence action plans that support non-abusive and non-violent behaviour.

Individuals, family members and service providers can refer people to this program.