Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence in Gold Coast, Queensland | Community organisation

Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5591 1164

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25.01.2022 GCCASV staff marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls with an orange morning tea. We had a lively discussion about how feminism has evolved in our life times and where we see it going for future generations. Staff were especially passionate about how we can better engage all women and centre the most marginalised to create a world where all women live free from violence. #orangetheworld #16dayofactivism #evaw

24.01.2022 Ever wondered about the beautiful building that houses GCCASV and has become a beacon of safety and care in our community? In 1996 the premises at 28 High Street were sold and lobbying began for additional funding to cover a move into the commercial rental market. In 1998 SASS began operation in leased commercial premises in Short Street, Southport. However rental costs soon began spiralling and after years of lobbying, in 2006 Queensland Health granted the newly incorporate...d GCCASV one-off funding of $3,834,275.50 to purchase or build new premises. The search for a suitable property began. In December 2007 a contract was signed on two adjacent properties in Scarborough Street, Southport, containing two houses and a shop. The property settled in 2008 and discussions began with architect Leigh French on the concept and design of the new building. Things began moving quickly and in June 2009 the old buildings were demolished and by December of that year, a sod-turning ceremony was held to mark the commencement of building works by T&T Building. On 18th October 2010, the dream was finally realised and the doors opened for service in the new purpose-built premises.

24.01.2022 "We will never have gender diversity in workplaces if sexual harassment is rewarded." AMPs MeToo moment raises bigger questions for corporate Australia about sexual harassment http://www.abc.net.au//amp-sexual-harassment-meto/12589602

24.01.2022 Wondering what changes we have made in the building to help keep everyone safe?

23.01.2022 This short video presents four practice tips for safe and meaningful engagement with men who use violence against their families by phone. Meaningful engagement... remains a key determinant of change. COVID 19 has changed the way we reach people. It has changed the way we make and maintain contact. Talking to men who use violence in their home, regardless of the medium, requires thoughtful and measured planning. Informed by national and international research and built on local practice knowledge this video offers practical tips that keeps safety and accountability central while maintaining an unrelenting focus on the safety of women and children. See more

23.01.2022 The 31st July 2020 is the 30th Anniversary of the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence. To help mark this milestone we have created a Virtual 30th Anniversary Board where you can all share your well-wishes, memories, photos, and videos. Maybe:... *youve got a picture of The Cottage where it all started *you want to get your staff together to film a shoutout *you have worked at GCCASV and have a memory to share of your first day *you share a story of coming to a GCCASV event or training *you want to recognise the work of a staff or board member We know many of you posted lovely messages in the comments section of our previous post and wed be sad for them to get lost in Facebook land so if you have some time we would love you to share again on the board. You can visit the board regularly to see what people are posting, and come August we will turn it into something special to share with everyone. https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/sJtoU4Ku

23.01.2022 WWILD is excited to be facilitating a series of 2 day workshops for women who have an intellectual disability across Queensland! This is called the Listen Up! P...roject. The workshops aim to increase knowledge of rights and safety within relationships and organisations. Participants will be asked to contribute ideas as to how to make services safer and more responsive to their needs, and what types of resources they think will be best to convey these messages (posters, check lists, video recordings etc.) We will then be drafting resources and meeting with participants again in the New Year to make sure we have shared their messages correctly. These resources will be distributed later next year. Workshops will be held in: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Ipswich and Rockhampton. Attached to this post is the flyer for more information. If you or someone you know might be interested, contact WWILD on 3262 9877.

23.01.2022 This is a great opportunity to help out, meet new people, and build skills in retail and customer services. Contact details in the post, shop located in Southport CBD.

23.01.2022 GRAI (GLBTI Rights in Ageing Inc) and Alices Garage are hosting a Free Screening Party of Reel in the Closet to celebrate World Pride. SCREENING PARTY - REEL IN THE CLOSET Sunday 21st June (3pm WA time | 4.30pm SA time | 5pm Eastern States)... REEL IN THE CLOSET is a fascinating documentary celebrating LGBTQ histories through vintage home-movie footage. The movie will be followed by a live Q&A with the Film-maker Stu Maddux, and Director Joe Applebaum. Tickets available through eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reel-in-the-closet-tickets-107

22.01.2022 Young people watch much more pornography than their parents know and its shaping their ideas about pleasure, power and intimacy. https://www.nytimes.com//teenagers-learning-online-porn-li *2017 Burnet Institute research.

22.01.2022 In 1992 the agency moved out of the hospital to premises at 28 High Street. The agency was active in supporting the founding of two new Gold Coast womens services being Macleod Womens Refuge and the Domestic Violence Service (DVS). These three services became incorporated on 30th August 1993 as Combined Womens Crisis Services Gold Coast Inc. (CWCS) and the service co-ordinators were Betty Taylor (DVS), Marg Allen (Macleod Womens Refuge) and Di Macleod (SASS). Image 1: the new premises at 28 High Street Image 2: Staff and committee of the Combined Womens Crisis Services including Marg Allen (front left), Di Macleod (front centre), and Betty Talor (front right) Image 3: Betty Taylor, Di Macleod, Marg Allen

22.01.2022 "A crush can turn soul-crushing if it includes sexual assault, domestic violence, or coercive control."

21.01.2022 Great tips for survivors on being comfortable wearing masks from the Survivors Trust UK #survivors #coronavirus #startbybelieving

21.01.2022 It was certainly a celebration for the herstory books! You may be aware that as an organisation we love a cake and celebration! Over the years we have celebrated the people whose stories and contributions have made the work we do rewarding and valuable in many ways. But never like today. With life the way it is right now, a small (and physically distanced) group of current staff and committee gathered to mark a milestone, the 30th year of operation of the Gold Coast Centre Ag...ainst Sexual Violence (formerly Sexual Assault Support Service). To each and every client, supporter, collaborator, former and current team member, committee, fundraiser, advocate, and friend who has been a part of the past 30 years whether for an hour or a lifetime- thank you!

21.01.2022 This is a step in the right direction ... still more work to do in incorporating womens experience of the CJS. Lobbying will continue to adopt an affirmative consent model in Queensland.

20.01.2022 Its Child Protection Week and this year in Queensland the theme is Protecting Children is Everybodys Business. The week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the issues including child abuse prevention, treatment, research, education, service provision and support for children, young people and families. Our service is funded to work with women high school age and above and child protection has always been a part of our work. Domestic and family violence impacts everyon...e in the home, and we collaborate with other services to ensure that children and young people are prioritised in safety planning, police reporting, and court proceedings. We also regularly work with younger women who feel more comfortable receiving counselling in an adult service. Teenagers deserve protection and support and we provide a range of resources, education packages, and professional development opportunities to high schools to promote respectful relationships, bodily autonomy, consent, and trauma-informed practices. Send us a message if you are interested in finding out more.

20.01.2022 A major part of justice and safety is holding offenders accountable. https://www.theguardian.com//we-are-facing-the-decriminali

19.01.2022 Thank you MBA Lawyers for your ongoing support!

18.01.2022 Year 12s that want to cancel their Schoolies booking should check the T&Cs provided when the booking was made. If you had a right to a refund at the time of purchase, businesses are not permitted to change the terms at a later date and deny a refund. http://ow.ly/k6Zn50BgAQ6

18.01.2022 Last chance to have your say and help us shape the next 30 years of service at the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence. You dont have to be connected with our service to participate. We are interested in ideas and suggestions from a wide range of community members. Plus you could go in the draw to win one of four $50 gift vouchers! Survey (and draw) closes tomorrow 26th June @5pm.... www.stopsexualviolence.com/pages/survey2020.php

18.01.2022 Memories sent in by Judy Kelly who has been a long time supporter and friend of the service.

17.01.2022 Womens Legal Service Qld Media release, 2 August 2020 Sexual assault review recommendations: Do not go far enough and continues to leave many Queensland women... unprotected says Womens Legal Service Womens Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ) believes the Queensland Law Reform Commissions review into consent and mistake of fact do not go far enough to make the criminal code safer for sexual assault survivors and domestic violence survivors, who can also be victims of intimate partner sexual violence. WLSQ Counselling Notes Protect Solicitor, Julie Sarkozi said there is some movement on addressing archaic sexual violence legislation, but the proposed amendments still leave Queensland far behind other States, who made their legal changes decades ago. Part of the proposed reform invites the court to consider what steps, if any, the defendant took to determine consent. Essentially this means that we hope to see defendants being asked how they worked out that the other person was consenting. In the Tasmanian model the steps the defendant took to identify consent must be considered whereas in the proposed Qld reforms the court does not have to consider this information. The Tasmanian law has been in place for 16 years. We would have liked Qld laws to have more closely reflected the accountability that other States laws expect from parties charged with sexual assault. The notion of being reckless as to consent has not been explicitly included as negating consent on the face of the legislation as it does in NSW, which is concerning. We had hoped that the Qld Law Reform Commission would also recommend Guiding Principles to be incorporated within our criminal code (as in Victoria) to challenge damaging stereotypes and rape myths, and importantly to provide a framework to stakeholders within the justice system to understand sexual violence. We feel this was an important leadership and educative opportunity missed. We had also hoped that our definition of consent would include the word agreement to reflect more contemporaneous notions of affirmative consent and of both parties being willing participants. There are no recommendations for a history of domestic violence to be explicitly considered in relation to sexual assault matters or for the ways a history of an abusive relationship may impact on a womens ability to provide consent. It is extremely disappointing that the review has not addressed this, as women often experience sexual violence in the broader context of domestic violence. The report noted that a broader review across government was needed to examine the experience of women in the criminal justice system to address high attrition rates in sexual assault matters. WLSQ has previously called on the Queensland Government for a number of years to undertake a broad-based review of the states response to sexual violence and domestic violence in the criminal justice system. We call on the Government as a matter of urgency and priority undertake a broader, independent review into the experiences of Queensland sexual assault survivors in the criminal justice system. Its vital that any review is broad-based, independent and includes the voices of sexual violence survivors and the services that support them. ENDS Available for comment Julie Sarkozi & Angela Lynch Womens Legal Service Queensland Ph: 07 3392 0644 Email: [email protected]

15.01.2022 Women go to their place of employment to work NOT to be harassed. Non disclosure agreements mask the reality of offending. We need to hold offenders accountable and enable women to speak their reality. #metoo #startbybelieving #stopitnow Its outrageous that women go to work and get harassed: How male bosses plan to stop it http://www.abc.net.au//companies-urged-to-change-/12646874

15.01.2022 Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence wouldnt be where it is today without the support and commitment of community members. When the Sexual Assault Support Service opened in 1990 it provided counselling to victim/survivors of recent and/or past sexual violence along with education to the broader community. Therapeutic and educational groups were also offered and one of the first volunteers to offer support was Kyoshi Bill Wakefield of Combined Martial Arts Nerang which ...marked the beginning of a self-defence partnership that continues to this day. Thank you Kyoshi Bill for your unwavering support! Pictured (from left Sensei Kirsty, Tracey Spicer, Di Macleod, Kyoshi Bill at the annual SVAM breakfast 2018). Want to share your memories and wishes? Visit our Anniversary Board https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/sJtoU4Ku

14.01.2022 #orangetheworld #16dayofactivism

13.01.2022 As part of our Anniversary celebrations, we will be sharing the Herstory of the agency. From modest beginnings over thirty years ago, the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence Inc. (formerly known as the Sexual Assault Support Service) has become one of the most respected sexual violence intervention and prevention services in Queensland. Back in 1988, the Sexual Assault Sub-Committee of the Gold Coast Interagency was formed to lobby for a local Sexual Assault Service a...nd in 1989 the Gold Coast Womens Centre agreed to sponsor the group in its quest for government funding. Thanks to the commitment of a number of people including Donna Matulis, Donna Maree Sultman, James MacGregor, Lesley Healy, and Lois Levy, the new Labor Government finally agreed to fund a service in 1990. Joint funding compromised of $20,000 from Childrens Services and $20,000 from the Department of Health was received to set up a new Sexual Assault Service. Di Macleod was initially the project officer and subsequently appointed Co-ordinator. Two additional part-time staff were employed, policies and a brochure were developed and the Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) opened based in 3 rooms at the Gold Coast Hospital on 30th July 1990. Do you have a memory you want to share? Head over to our Anniversary Board. https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/sJtoU4Ku

12.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who has sent in messages and memories for our 30th year! If you havent had a chance to write on our anniversary board there is still time, closes Friday! :)

09.01.2022 We have been getting a bunch of lovely messages on our Anniversary Card. You can read the messages from others, post your own, or share a memory online.

05.01.2022 Did you know you can make a tax-deductible donation to the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence through the Paypal Giving Fund? All funds go directly towards meeting the day to day needs of our clients. https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/3501426

05.01.2022 Another trip down memory lane with these fantastic pictures sent in by Betty Taylor (Red Rose Foundation). If you havent had a chance to write on our card yet, theres still time. Head over to https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/sJtoU4Ku to post.

05.01.2022 In 1991 the Sexual Assault Support Service organised the inaugural Gold Coast Reclaim the Night March and Rally in Broadbeach. In 1992 the event moved to Surfers Paradise and became an annual event for many years. Do you have pictures or memories from the marches in Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise? Why not post them on our Anniversary Board www.kudoboard.com/boards/sJtoU4Ku

03.01.2022 Guess whos having a birthday? On 31st July 1990 the vision and hardwork of Di Macleod came to life as the Gold Coast Sexual Assault Support Service was launched. Over the last 30 years the name might have changed but the feminist principles and the committment to providing support and advocacy for women who have experienced sexual violence has remained firm.... This July join us in celebrating the people, achievements, and memories from the last 30 years along with our vision for the next 30.

02.01.2022 Vale Diana Russell. You were an inspiration to many. Your life work in the area of violence against women especially your landmark work in the area of rape, intimate partner rape, pornography and femicide was ahead of its time. Nineteen years ago Combined Womens Crisis Services Gold Coast were proud to bring you to Australia as a keynote speaker for Seeking Solutions: Australias Inaugural Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Conference on the Gold Coast, Australia in September 2001. Thank you for your passion and extraordinary commitment over an extended period. RIP Diana.

02.01.2022 Today we also explored the strengths and opportunities within our organisation as we began strategically planning for what another 30 years dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our community might look like. The session was facilitated by the amazing Dr Ruth Knight from the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at QUT.

01.01.2022 Fantastic news. Lets hope this is the first of many throughout australia.

01.01.2022 This year the theme for Homelessness Week is Everybody Needs a Home. Homelessness and sexual violence are intricately linked. Homelessness places adults, children, and teens at risk of sexual violence. For many victim/survivors, sexual violence can lead to homelessness or substandard housing. Many victims have to make impossible decisions: stay where they are and endure abuse or run away, live on the streets, and face further victimisation. Individuals cannot begin to heal from sexual violence if their basic needs, such as housing and safety, are unmet. #HW2020