The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre in Geelong West, Victoria, Australia | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre

Locality: Geelong West, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5222 4318

Address: 59-63 Spring St 3218 Geelong West, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.safvcentre.org.au

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25.01.2022 We say sorry to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and to those who had their children forcibly removed from them. For the disconnection forged between family, culture and community of the stolen generation and the impact of this on many generations of First Nations people and communities #SorryDay2020

25.01.2022 If you need help, but you are not able to talk safely on the phone, or arent ready to talk yet, you can get support from our specialist practitioners via our secure web chat service at https://www.safvcentre.org.au/webchat/

24.01.2022 We are open and here to support you. We encourage anyone that needs support to contact us via telephone or email. #sexualassault #familyviolence #safvcentre www.safvcentre.org.au

21.01.2022 Thank you to Geelong Advertiser for highlighting our new web chat service to the community

21.01.2022 Congratulations to Sally Denahy and Chris Dinneen on the launch of their online store https://lamoniqueperfumery.com.au/. La Monique Perfumery and Candlery is in honour of Sallys sister, Monique Denahy who was murdered by her partner in 2015. Thank you for raising awareness of family violence and your continued support of our organisation. You are remembering Monique in such a special way.

20.01.2022 Thank you @ninafunnell for highlighting this story. We believe in the voices of victims and their right to take control of their story

20.01.2022 Violence against women is preventable and we all have a role to play. #16DaysofActivism is a global campaign, from 25 November to 10 December, for the prevention of gender-based violence against women. Read our evidence-based posts at https://safvcentre.org.au//prima/16-days-of-activism-2020/ #prevention #16DaysOfActivism

20.01.2022 Tonight we light a candle in remembrance of the women and children who lost their lives as a result of family violence and we hold those currently living with violence in our thoughts. #EndDV #LightACandle2020 safe steps Family Violence Response Centre

20.01.2022 This week, we will be joining safe steps, along with all Victorians, to light a candle in remembrance of women and children who lost their lives as a result of family violence.

18.01.2022 Some practitioners reported they were seeing an increase in struggles with clients mental health and wellbeing, as well as increased suicidality, since the pandemic has escalated. Practitioners believed this was due to increased trauma symptoms, increased financial stress, loss of routine, children at home and social isolation. https://www.safvcentre.org.au/practitioners-report-on-clie/ #sexualassault #familyviolence #support #barwon #geelong #wimmera

18.01.2022 The Geelong Giving Tree Appeal launches on Monday 16 November and we encourage our Geelong community to change Christmas for a local family in need. We are proud to partner with Bethany Group - Community Support and Kindergarten Services, bay 93.9 Geelong and BCYF Barwon Child, Youth & Family to support our local community this year. Visit https://www.bethany.org.au/geelong-giving-tree-appeal/ to get involved.... #geelonggivingtree #Christmas #Geelong #support

18.01.2022 In partnership with Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West, we are proud to lead the Primary Prevention Community of Practice (PP CoP) forum for practitioners working in prevention of violence against women in the G21 region. #16DaysofActivism https://www.safvcentre.org.au//p/16-days-of-activism-2020/

16.01.2022 Our service is open and remains available to support people impacted by sexual assault and women, children and young people experiencing family violence. While our method of supporting clients has changed from face to face to phone support during the current pandemic, our commitment to safety and wellbeing remains the same. We encourage people who need assistance to reach out #sexualassault #familyviolence www.safvcentre.org.au

16.01.2022 The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre is committed to working toward creating a community where all people, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, are safe, connected and can live free from violence. We are open and here to support you. #NRW2020 #InThisTogether

16.01.2022 Thank you to the Ramsey Property Group, who along with their partners Geelong Advertiser, GMHBA Health Insurance Committee for Geelong and Roxie Bennett, have donated more than $8,500 raised at their International Womens Day event this year. Thank you for your support.

15.01.2022 The SAFV Centre recognises and celebrates gender diversity and non-binary gender in our communities. We share in the news that in Victoria, people can now apply through the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages to change the sex recordered on their birth certificate without having to undergo invasive and costly sex affirmation surgery.

15.01.2022 Tune into bay 93.9 Geelong on Friday 27 November at 7pm for Geelong Night of Lights - Featuring carols, Christmas messages from some well-known Geelong personalities as well as community heroes and a sing-along with Santa.

15.01.2022 The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Nations people of Australia, whose lands on which we live and work, and winds and waters surround us. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging. We value and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, strength and knowledge on which the life of our Country and communities is built. We recognise the spirit and connection of First Nations people to culture and community, it is our honour to walk with you. #InThisTogether2020 #NRW2020

15.01.2022 Specialist family violence services are open and continue to provide support to people impacted by family violence. We encourage anyone that needs support to contact support services via telephone or email. Visit http://safvcentre.org.au/finding-support/family-violence/

14.01.2022 Sexual assault and family violence is never ok. If you need support, please call, email or chat online with our specialist practitioners. We are here to support you www.safvcentre.org.au #familyviolence #sexualassault #support #geelong #barwon #wimmera #violenceisneverok

14.01.2022 Its #RUOKDay, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life.

13.01.2022 The SAFV Centre is committed to challenging the underlying drivers of family violence to prevent it from happening. We can all be part of creating positive change #theresnoexcuse

13.01.2022 Layla* couldn’t have been more grateful for the gifts her two children received from the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal last Christmas. She’d been caring for her fa...ther who had terminal cancer, her teenage brother, and her children. That meant she wasn’t able to work, but the bills were piling up. Bethany was supporting the family with housing after they’d been on verge of homelessness. The Geelong Giving Tree Appeal provided Layla a huge relief. I’m grateful and thankful to the community who made my kids smile. They were so happy with their gifts, and it gave me a huge relief that I didn’t have to stress about Christmas. Your $30 donation could be the reason a little boy finds a present under the Christmas tree. Donate what you can, every dollar helps. www.geelonggivingtree.org.au #GeelongTogether #GeelongGivingTree *Name has been changed for privacy

13.01.2022 If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual assault or family violence, you can now connect online with a specialist practitioner who will support you, at your pace, whatever your situation. Chats are safe, secure and anonymous. Live chat is available Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm at www.safvcentre.org.au/webchat/ #sexualassault #familyviolence #support #barwon #geelong #wimmera #webchat

12.01.2022 Our practitioners report found for women who live in the same home as the perpetrator, clients reported they felt like they couldnt leave the house because they were living and working under the same roof, with little opportunity to leave and no access to support from friends and family. Due to the increased time at home with the perpetrator, women had to be more vigilant and use de-escalation strategies. https://www.safvcentre.org.au/practitioners-report-on-clie/... #sexualassault #familyviolence #support #barwon #geelong #wimmera

11.01.2022 Its important that you feel safe to call us, as perpetrators of violence may escalate their behaviour suddenly if they find out you are reaching out for help. Heres how to contact us if you are worried that your call will be overheard https://safvcentre.org.au

10.01.2022 Healthy relationships are based on joint decision-making, respect and fairness. Consent cannot be assumed. Even if a person said yes before, even if you are in a relationship, even if you live together, even if you are married - when your partner says no, they mean no. Consent is enthusiastic, clear and mutual in all healthy, respectful relationships. Consent is a shared understanding between both people. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month an annual campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault and help turn the tide on under reporting. Its never too late to report a sexual assault or seek support from our organisation without reporting We are here to support you. Please contact us our Barwon office on 03 5222 4318 or [email protected] or our Wimmera office on 03 5381 1211 or [email protected]

10.01.2022 Thank you Sally for your continued support in raising awareness of family violence and our organisation in memory of Monique. We greatly appreciate all your support.

09.01.2022 Today is #WearItPurple day! A day for celebrating and supporting LGBTQIA+ young people. By wearing #purple today you can show your support for LGBTIQA+ young people and remind them that they are loved and accepted.

08.01.2022 Our practitioners report found clients reported significant increases in challenges regarding parenting stress, negotiating custody arrangements and shared care of children, including increase in contact with the perpetrator due to children being at home. https://www.safvcentre.org.au/practitioners-report-on-clie/

08.01.2022 Our live webchat support service is a safe, secure and anonymous way to get support for sexual assault & family violence from specialist practitioners. Its available weekdays, 9am-5pm via our website www.safvcentre.org.au

08.01.2022 Family violence is never acceptable. We acknowledge the prevalence of family violence in the LGBTIQ+ communities, those impacted by family violence and remember those who have lost their lives through family violence. Of those people who completed the survey during our Breaking the Binary Code project, 36% of people had experienced intimate partner violence and 32% of people had experiences family violence from a family member. Look out for the resources soon to be released through this project. #ImHereForYou www.safvcentre.org.au//primar/primary-prevention-projects/

07.01.2022 We recently received a donation of just under $3,000 from an incredible supporter Emily who shaved her head to raise funds for our organisation. Amazing effort Emily and we thank you so much! All funds raised will be directed to people impacted by sexual assault and family violence.

07.01.2022 Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia. Today, and every day, we stand with LGBTIQ+ people #IDAHOBIT #IDAHOBIT2020

05.01.2022 Today is International Non-Binary Peoples Day, a day to increase awareness and understanding of the conversations and actions needed to achieve equal rights for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre, in partnership with BATForce, City of Greater Geelong and Creative Geelong Inc, is proud to launch today, a summary of project findings and the Zines developed by the Victorian Government funded, Breaking the Binary Code project. Over... 18-months this project worked with LGBTIQA+ young people and stakeholders, with a focus on challenging binary constructs of gender and sexuality and raising awareness and understanding of healthy, safe and respectful relationships. The Zines celebrate gender and sexuality diversity and are designed to support and encourage discussions about gender, sexuality, relationships and diversity. Please visit www.safvcentre.org.au//primary-p/breaking-the-binary-code/ to read the project findings summary and Zines. BATForce (Barwon Adolescent Task Force) City of Greater Geelong Creative Geelong Victorian Government News Ro Allen Gabrielle Williams MP Christine Couzens

04.01.2022 In April 2020, we collected responses from our specialist sexual assault and family violence practitioners in the Barwon and Wimmera regions about how clients are reporting their experiences of COVID-19. The information collected in this survey indicates clear patterns in the way the pandemic is impacting people who have experienced sexual assault and family violence. A copy of the summary providing an overview of how our practitioners are perceiving the client experience of COVID-19 is available here https://www.safvcentre.org.au/practitioners-report-on-clie/ Over the next week we will be sharing some of the key themes and statistics from the survey.

04.01.2022 Always was, Always will be. @naidocweek is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOC https://buff.ly/3e5fZs5

04.01.2022 Our practitioners report found clients reported to practitioners an increase in physical violence, sexual violence, controlling behavior, psychological abuse, verbal abuse and financial abuse from the perpetrator since the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. https://www.safvcentre.org.au/practitioners-report-on-clie/ #sexualassault #familyviolence #support #barwon #geelong #wimmera

04.01.2022 #CreativeEngine Live & Local grant winners Geelong Lyric Theatre Society are set to transport you to Neverland with this free livestreamed set comprising of Dis...ney's most loved songs THIS SATURDAY! Performed by some of our region’s top vocal talents, and featuring your favourite tracks from animated Disney classics such as The Lion King, Aladdin, and Frozen, audiences are guaranteed a polished and playful hour of musical magic, suitable for all ages. Audience members are encouraged to make a small donation to Bethany Group - Community Support and Kindergarten Services' #GeelongGivingTree Appeal - geelonggivingtree.org.au - to enable local community members to celebrate Christmas with presents they would otherwise struggle to afford. Tune in at 7.30pm THIS SATURDAY November 28 via Facebook Live - facebook.com/events/698871810756818 - or the Geelong Arts Centre website. #RegionalArts #DisneySingalong #GeelongArtsCentre #ArtsForChange taken pre-COVID

02.01.2022 Women are more likely to experience sexual assault by someone they know, rather than a stranger. But 1 in 3 Australians are unaware of this fact. Sexual assault can occur in all kinds of relationship inclusive of relationships all of genders and sexualities. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month an annual campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault and help turn the tide on under reporting. Its never too late to report a sexual assault or seek support from our organisation without reporting. We are here to support you. Please contact us at our Barwon office on 03 5222 4318 or [email protected] or our Wimmera office on 03 5381 1211 or [email protected]

02.01.2022 We are looking for a Specialist Family Violence Case Manager - Aboriginal to join our wonderful team. To find out more about this fantastic role and apply, please visit https://safvcentre.org.au//specialist-family-violence-cas/ Please note, all applications must be completed via our website.

02.01.2022 Practitioners have commented that many women also reported positive outcomes as a result of COVID-19. Examples include having less appointments to attended, some perpetrators being deterred by the potential penalties for breaching COVID-19 restrictions and therefore are following intervention order conditions, relief of school/social related anxiety (young people) and COVID-19 restrictions supporting the work of placing boundaries. https://www.safvcentre.org.au/practitioners-report-on-clie/ #sexualassault #familyviolence #support #barwon #geelong #wimmera