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What is domestic violence?
Domestic violence is when physical and psychological harm occurs within relationships.  Violence and intimidation is done with intent to do damage to the other person.

Who does domestic violence affect?
It can occur in any relationship.  Husbands, wives, ex relationships, family members, friends, children, partners, boyfriends and girlfriends.

What kinds of things does domestic violence involve?
* Financial abuse
* Sexual abuse
* Psychological abuse
* Emotional abuse
* Physical violence
* Gaslighting
* Social and family isolation
There may be other behaviours experienced too.

What other behaviours may be a part of domestic violence?
* Finances may be cut off when you don't obey the other person
* Physical violence is carried out on animals in front of you
* Dangerous driving is used to make you feel unsafe and them in control of you
* You are isolated from direct family
* Your keys get stolen so that you are unable to leave the house when you have been abused
* Forced sexual contact
* They threaten to self harm if you leave the relationship
* Intimidation and threatening behaviour, stalking.
* Continuous phonecalls, mistrusting behaviour

These are only a few of the things which you may have experienced.  It is not normal to feel unsafe in a relationship, but it is ok to talk about it and ask for help. We have developed a safe space here to help people like you.
If you feel that you are experiencing family or domestic violence, or someone you know might be, please contact us on: 1300 430 789

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On our first point of contact we offer online and telephone counselling.  There are no wrong questions, and every story is important to us.  Our main focus is meeting your support needs, and directing you to the correct services.

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Our services include counselling, psychologists, free legal advice, and referrals to other organisations should you need financial assistance, or emergency housing assistance.

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Once we establish the right kind of support for your individual needs, we will continue to support you whilst you are facing this difficult time.

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Everyone has a different story to tell.
Our duty of care is to embrace every individual in the same way.

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Our holistic application of care is to get you and your family on the road to recovery.