P.O.Box 1922, Fyshwick, ACT 2609

DVCS CRISIS NUMBER:
62800900 (24hours)

Criminal Justice Agencies

Australian Federal Police 131444 attendance line
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions 6247 3800
Police Victim Liaison Officer 6245 7441
Sexual Assault & Child Abuse Team 6256 7777
ACT Corrective Services 6207 0888
ACT Victims of Crime Coordinator 62050399
ACT Magistrates Court 62052570

Legal and welfare advice

Legal Aid Office (ACT)
*Appointments for Advice 62433411
*Personal Protection Section 62071874
Legal Advice Bureau (ACT Law Society) 6247 5700
http://lawsocact.asn.au/content/home2/index.asp
Women's Legal Centre 6257 4499 or 1800 634 669 9.30am – 12noon
http://www.womenslegalact.org/
Aboriginal Legal Service 6249 8488
http://www.alsnswact.org.au/
Welfare Rights and Legal Centre 6247 2177
http://www.welfarerightsact.org/

Safe accommodation for Women

Beryl Women's Refuge - women and children escaping DV 6247 5689
St Vincent de Paul crisis accom -women and children 62087330
Doris Women's Refuge -women and children escaping DV 6278 9999
Louisa Women's Refuge -women and children escaping DV 6299 4799
Inanna Women's Refuge -women in trauma w or w/out children 6295 3323
Toora House – homeless single women over 16yrs 6247 2399
Heira House – single women escaping DV 62783544

Safe accommodation for Men

Samaritan House (St Vincent de Paul)- single men 6247 6691
Minosa House – single men over 18yrs 61633701
Mary's Place - single men 6299 1619
CANFaCS - men with children in care 1/14days 6123 4000

For Young People - 16yrs to 21yrs approx

Canberra Youth Refuge - male and female 6247 0330
Queanbeyan Youth Refuge - male and female 1800228150
Oasis Youth Residential Service - male and female 6231 2221
Lowanna Young Women's Service 6231 3297
Wallabalooa male and female 1800228150

Family Accommodation

Raja 61636300
YWCA Families Experiencing Accom Transition in Tuggeranong (FEATT) 62918333
YWCA Family Housing Outreach Service northside (FHOS) 62426211
Saint Vincent de Paul’s Family Services 62087330

OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS:
Mental Health Crisis Assessment Team (24 hours) 62051065
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (24 hours) 62472525
www.rapecrisis.org.au
Lifeline 131 114 (24 hours)
www.lifeline.org.au
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 (24 hours)
www.kidshelp.com.au

Counselling & Support Services

Victim Support ACT
www.victimsupport.act.gov.au
- Victim Services Scheme 1800 822 272
- Advocacy and Justice 62050365
Relationships Australia 6122 7100
www.relationships.com.au
Women's Health Service 6205 1078
Centacare 6162 6100
www.centacare-canberra.org
Richmond Fellowship 62486118

Crisis Workers: cw@dvcs.org.au
Manager: manager@dvcs.org.au
Client Services Coordinator: coordinator@dvcs.org.au
Education Officer: education@dvcs.org.au
Administration: admin@dvcs.org.au
Website: www.dvcs.org.au

Crisis Line 62800900
TTY (Telephone Type Writer) 62281852

Administration line: 62806999
Education Officer: 62805114
Fax Number: 62809777

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