Our family violence services
We can:
- provide individualised support to meet your safety needs in our case management program
- connect you to legal services, financial assistance, counsellors, support groups and housing services
- assist you in the healing and recovery process
- support you in developing long term resilience
Our family violence services are Rainbow Tick accredited. We are a safe and welcoming space for LGBTIQA+ women, girls and families
Our Bayside Peninsula program partner's with Orange Door and Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre.
It supports women and children experiencing and recovering from family violence. The program offers:
- casework for individuals
- counselling
- legal support
- safety plans
- access to housing
- support groups
What does the assessment process involve?
Most family violence programs require clients to undergo an assessment to help determine the best, most appropriate options for your circumstances. This will involve:
- talking to a specialist family violence worker about your individual circumstances
- assessing the level of risk
- safety planning
- information and options for support
- phone, face to face or online appointments
Referrals
If you need assistance with the following issues, a referral will be required:
- you are experiencing/recently experienced/are fleeing from Family Violence
- you need increased support with the care of your children due to family violence
- a family member or partner is hurting you, controlling you or making you feel fearful and you would like some support to manage any risks.
We are here to help
Contact us:
Good Shepherd Family Violence Service
ph:03 5970 5700
For a referral:
The Orange Door
60 – 64 Wells Street, Frankston
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Ph: 1800 319 353
Email: bpa@orangedoor.vic.gov.au
Locate Us
Find your nearest Service Provider here
After Hours Support
The Orange Door
1800 319 353
Orange Door website
If you need help today, you can visit the Orange Door without an appointment or referral.
Salvation Army Crisis Centre
Free call 1800 825 955 (24 hours – 7 days a week)
Salvation Army crisis & support services website
With Respect
Specialist LGBTIQ Family Violence Service
1800 542 847
With Respect website
(5pm-11pm each Wednesday and 10am-10pm on Saturday and Sunday)
Resources
Children and Family Violence
Improving responses to children who experience family violence.
Inquiry into Family and Domestic Violence
Good Shepherd’s submission to the recent Federal Government Inquiry into Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence
Mental Health
Good Shepherd and the Mental Health Alliance
