local Police stations
Listed below are the local police
stations in the Northern Sydney Region. Each of the stations is open 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
When you call, you can ask for the
Domestic Violence Liaison Officer.
LAC= Local Area Command
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North
Shore LAC
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Kuring gai
LAC
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Harbourside
LAC
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Eastwood
LAC
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9414 8499
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9476 9799
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9956 3199
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9858 9299
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63 Archer Street
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292 Pacific
Highway
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273 Pacific
Highway
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3 Ethel Street
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Chatswood
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Hornsby
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North
Sydney
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Eastwood
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Northern
Beaches LAC
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Manly LAC
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Gladesville
LAC
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9971 3399
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9977 9499
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9879 9699
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Corner St.
David’s Ave
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3 Belgrave
Street
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8 Punt Road
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Dee Why
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Manly
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Gladesville
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local court
The chamber registrar at your local court house can assist you
to take out an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO).
You should ring your local court house to make an appointment
and advise them it is for an ADVO and is urgent.
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Hornsby Local
Court
9847 9933
294 Pacific
Highway
Hornsby
Monday- Friday
9am-4:30pm
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North Sydney
Local Court
9463 3800
94 Pacific
Highway
North Sydney
Monday- Friday
9am-4:30pm
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Ryde Local
Court
9809 3540
814 Victoria
Road
Ryde
Monday- Friday
9am-4pm
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Manly Local
Court
9934 4500
1 Belgrave
Street
Manly
Monday- Friday
9am-4:30pm
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Please Note that
1800 phone number are free and do not show up on your telephone bill unless
called from a mobile phone.
If calling from a
landline and your partner checks your calls, clear your phone by dialling
another number after you hang up.
domestic violence Crisis line 1800 65 64 63 (24hour state-wide free call)
Domestic Violence Crisis Line is a
counselling and referral service for persons escaping violence from a partner
or ex partner. It also provides information on ADVO’s.
Violence
against Women- australia says no to violence help line 1800 200 526 (24hour state-wide free call)
Provides information
about domestic violence and sexual assault counselling services and offers
information about other organisations that can assist with ongoing help or
support.
nsW rape crisis centre 1800 424 017
(24hour state-wide free call)
The Rape Crisis Centre provides counselling and information
services, and a telephone crisis, support and referral service.
victims
of crime Bureau 1800 633
063 (24hour state-wide
free call)
Victims of Crime Bureau services provide confidential emotional
support and information on your rights as a victim.
Women’s
Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS)
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Can talk to
you about your needs and options surrounding Domestic Violence and the
application for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO’s) before the
court
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Meet with
you or talk to you on the phone before your court date.
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Support you
at court in a safe waiting room at the local court.
-
Inform you
about other support services and advocate on your behalf.
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Northern Sydney WDVCAS
8425 8707 / 8425
8702
Covering Hornsby,
North Sydney and Manly Local Courts
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Macquarie WDVCAS
8833 0922
Covering Ryde and
Parramatta Local Courts
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Domestic
Violence Advocacy Service (dvas)
Sydney
Metropolitan
8745 6999
TTY
1800 626 267
DVAS is a specialist legal service for women who are
experiencing domestic violence.
Indigenous Women's Contact Line
All
NSW Callers
1800 639 784
Women’s Legal
Services NSW
Sydney
Metropolitan
9749 5533
TTY
1800 674 333
www.womenslegalnsw.asn.au
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NSW Law
Access Line
Sydney
Metropolitan
1300 888 529
TTY
1300 889 529
www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au
Law Access NSW is a free government telephone service that
provides legal information, advice and referrals for people who have a legal
problem in NSW.
Legal Aid NSW
Manly
9977 1479
Sydney
9219 5000
TTY
9219 5126
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
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Macquarie Legal Centre 8833 0911
www.macquarielegal.org.au
Horizons
Community Legal Centre
9679 0969
Immigration Advice & Rights Centre
www.iarc.asn.au
9262 3833
Welfare Rights
Centre
9211 5300
www.welfarerights.org.au
Immigrant
Women’s Speakout www.speakout.org.au
9635 8022
Northern Area
Tenants Services Inc
www.nats.org.au 9884 9605
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family law
Women who are living with Domestic Violence may need to seek
advice around family law with regards to their children and property from their
relationship. The following contacts may provide some assistance:
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NSW Law
Access Line
Sydney
Metropolitan
1300 888 529
TTY
1300 889 529
www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au
Law Access NSW is a free government
telephone service that provides legal information, advice and referrals for
people who have a legal problem in NSW.
Macquarie Legal Centre
8833 0911
www.macquarielegal.org.au
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Women’s Legal
Services NSW
Sydney
Metropolitan
9749 5533
TTY
1800 674 333
www.womenslegalnsw.asn.au
Legal Aid NSW
Manly 9977
1479
Sydney
9219 5000
TTY
9219 5126
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
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Horizons
Community Legal Centre
9679 0969
Family
Relationship Centre
- Ryde
8874 8088
- Northern
Beaches 9981
9799
Provide family
dispute resolution around family law issues. Information, referral and
counselling services.
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Women’s Family Law Court Support Service
A service that
provides non-legal support, information and referrals for women attending the
Family Law Registry- Sydney, in relation to separation with a particular focus
on women and children who are separating from a partner who is violent or
abusive. This focus does not exclude other women accessing the service. Support
workers at the service assist women by providing support, information about the
court process and the role of court staff, referral to other organisations,
accompany women to court appointments, help organise legal representation and
arrange appropriate court security measures.
The service is in operation on Wednesday’s and Friday’s 9:30am-1pm
and located in the Family Law Court, Level 5 Corner Goulburn and Castlereagh
Street, Sydney.
accommodation
services
Domestic
Violence Crisis Line 24 hours 1800
65 64 63
Homeless
Persons Information & Referral 7days 9am-10pm
1800 23 45 66
This
telephone line will provide 24 hour information and advice on domestic violence
and emergency accommodation options
North Shore Women & Children Shelters/Refuge: Other Services:
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Delvena Women’s Refuge
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9428 4929
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NSW Department of
Housing Ryde Office
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9809 8444
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Erin’s Place Refuge
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9888 9099
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NSW Department of
Housing Dee Why Office
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9971 3600
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Manly/Warringah Women’s Resource Centre
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9971 4499
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Garrigal Community
Housing Association Ltd
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9477 1105
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Northside Women’s
Services
Provides brokerage for crisis & medium term accommodation
& Case Management
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9411 7728
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Ryde Hunters Hill
Community Housing Cooperative Ltd
Centacare Family
Support/Short Term Accommodation
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9808 3543
9488 2400
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Tenancy Legal Advice
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Lower North Shore
Community Housing
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9439 1399
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Northern Area
Tenants Services
Can provide advice
on your tenancy
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9884 9605
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information
counselling & support
24
Hours Support & Advice Lines
Domestic
Violence Crisis Line 1800
65 64 63
NSW
Rape Crisis 1800 42
40 17
NSW Victims of Crime - Victims Support Line
1800 63 30 63
Lifeline
Counselling 13
11 14
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North Sydney Sexual Assault Service
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9926 7580
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Ryde Hospital /
Social Work Department
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9874 0199
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Northside Women’s
Services
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9411 7728
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Ryde Community
Mental Health Services
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9858 7777
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Ryde Family
Support Service
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9334 0111
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Ryde Drug &
Alcohol Service
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9858 7776
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Centacare Family
Services
- Waitara
- Naremburn
- Brook Vale
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9488 2400
8425 8700
8968 5100
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Ku ring gai
Family Support Program
|
9988 4966
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Manly Drug Education & Counselling Centre (MDECC)
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9977 0711
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Relationships
Australia NSW Inc
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9418 8800
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National
Association for Loss & Grief (NALAG)
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9926 6928
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Manly Community
Centre Inc
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9977 1066
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Perspective
Counselling
|
9482 5944
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financial or welfare assistance
Centrelink Ask
to speak or see a Social Worker
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Information, appointments and opening
hours
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131 021
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Multilingual information line
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131 202
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Offices:
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Chatswood
56-64 Archer Street
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Hornsby
117-119 Pacific Highway
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Ryde
19-27 Devlin Street
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Northern Beaches
660-664 Pittwater Road
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welfare services
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Lower North Shore
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Upper North Shore
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Ryde/Hunters Hill
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Northern Beaches
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Crows Nest Centre
9439 5122
The Salvation
Army
Chatswood 9419
8695
St Vincent de
Paul
Chatswood 9419
4236
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The Salvation
Army
Hornsby 9477
1973
St Vincent de
Paul
Hornsby
9477 5022
Lifeline
Harbour to
Hawkesbury
9498 8805
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Gladesville
Community Aid
9817
0101
North Ryde
Community Aid
9888 3380
Christian
Community Aid- Financial
Counselling Program
9858 1377
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Manly Community
Centre
9977 1066
St Vincent de
Paul
9905 0424
Centacare
Brookvale
8968 5100
Lifeline 9949
5522 (financial
counselling, gambling & welfare)
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Elder
abuse is an act within a relationship involving trust that causes harm or
distress to an older person.
The
abuser may be a family member, friend, neighbour, care worker or other person
in close contact with the victim
The
abuse may be psychological; financial; physical; sexual abuse and neglect.
The
abuse can occur anywhere, including in an elderly persons home, in a carers
home, in a hospital or in a nursing home.
.
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Aged Care
Assessment Teams (ACAT)
Hornsby 9477
9525
Northern
Beaches 9998
0356
Ryde 9858
7888
North Shore
9926 8705
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Guardianship
Tribunal NSW
General
Enquiries 1800
463 928
www.gt.nsw.gov.au
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Council on the
Ageing (NSW)
General
Enquiries
9286 3860
www.cotansw.com.au
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People with
Disabilities
General
Enquiries
1800 422 015
www.pwd.org.au
9370 3100
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Alzheimer’s
Association (NSW Branch)
General
Enquiries
9805 0100
Dementia
Helpline
1800 100 500
www.alzheimers.org.au
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NSW Department of
Ageing, Disability & Home Care (DADHC)
General
Enquiries
8270 2000
www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au
|
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The Aged- Care
Rights Service (TARS)
General
Enquiries 9281
3600
www.tars.com.au/links
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children living
in domestic violence
Children who grow
up with violence can come to believe that violence is normal behaviour. They
may become abusive themselves or accept abuse from others. If this is a concern
to you, you can discuss this with one of the services listed below:
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DoCs Helpline
132 111 (free call)
24 hours state-wide
DoCs provides a
range of services which provide information, advice & referrals
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Kids Helpline
1800 551 800 (free
call)
24 hours state-wide
www.kidhelpline.com.au
The Kids Helpline
provides confidential and anonymous telephone and online counselling services
specifically for young people aged between 5 and 18 years old
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Northern Sydney
Child Protection Services
9926 6060
Monday- Friday
8:30am-5pm
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Child Abuse
Prevention Line
1800 688 009
9716 8000
24 hours
www.childabuseprevention.com.au
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Adolescents
can also be victims of domestic violence, through witnessing their parent’s or
other people’s relationships where there is violence. These services may be
able to provide information & support:
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Legal Aid Hotline for Under 18’s
1800 101 810
Monday-Friday: 9am- midnight
Weekends: 24 hours
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Clifton Adolescent & Family Solutions (CAFS) 9482
1366
Hornsby & Ryde
Local Area’s
Free counselling
service
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Manly
Council Youth Services-
Adolescent Family Counsellor
9977 5599
|
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Youth Line (Lifeline) 13 11 14
24 hours free
call
|
Youth
Accommodation Association
www.yaa.com.au
9698 5833
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The Burdekin
Association
www.burdekin.org.au 8976 1777
|
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Kids Help Line
24 hours 1800 551 800
www.kidshelp.com.au
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Northern
Sydney Youth Support Service
9809 7850
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Taldumande Youth Services
9953 1765
|
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Hornsby Shire Council –
Youth Services Team
9847 6536
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Epping Youth
Development Group
“The
Shack”
9876 3543
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Phoenix House Youth Services
9437 0077
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If you require information, referral, medical and legal
advice:
|
Wirringa Baiya
Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre
|
1800 686 587
|
Aboriginal
Medical Service (AMS)
|
9319 5823
|
|
Indigenous
Women’s Legal Contact Line
www.womenslegalnsw.asn.au
|
1800
639 784
|
Mudgin-Gai
Aboriginal Corporation
|
9319 2613
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Domestic violence
does occur within same sex relationships.
These are additional
services available for same sex domestic violence advice and referral.
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Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC)
Lesbian & Gay Legal Rights Service
9332 1966
Operates The Lesbian & Gay Legal Rights Service from
Wednesday 4pm (by appointment only)
www.iclc.org.au
Twenty 10 – GLBT Youth Support
1800 652 010
www.twenty10.org.au
8595 9555
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ACON’s Lesbian & Gay Anti Violence Project
Toll free 1800 063 060
Metro
9206 2116
www.rightnow.acon.org.au
ACON Services
AIDS Council of NSW has a range of services that may be
appropriate for people experiencing same sex domestic violence.
Toll free 1800 063 060
http://avp.acon.org.au
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If violence is
present in your relationship with your teenager, the following services may be
able to assist you. Some of these services provide free individual and family
counselling, practical support and/or group work programs for young
people, and their
families where problems are getting in the way of family relationships
|
Clifton Adolescent & Family Solutions (CAFS)
www.missionaustralia.com.au
Free counselling & support service for young people &
their families
|
9482 1366
|
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Hornsby Adolescent Youth Health Service
|
9477 9143
|
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Ryde Child, Adolescent & Family Health Service
|
9448 6877
|
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The Burdekin Association
www.burdekin.org.au
|
8976 1777
|
|
Manly Drug Education & Counselling Centre (MDECC)
www.mdecc.org.au
|
9977 0711
|
|
RAPS, Relationships Australia
|
98 901500
|
|
Manly Council Youth Service
|
9977 5599
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Young People
-
Drug or
alcohol affected or living with drug and alcohol affected parents
Families
-
Support
for parents & families who are living with a drug or alcohol affected child
or adult who is abusive.
These services are
provided free with no referral required, but clients must phone to arrange an
appointment
|
Manly Drug
Education & Counselling Centre (MDECC)
9977
0711 www.mdecc.org.au
|
Hornsby Drug
& Alcohol Service
9477 9567
Northern
Beaches Drug & Alcohol Services
Manly
9466 2502
Mona Vale 998
0360
|
Herbert
Street Clinic
9906 7083
Detox,
rehabilitation and methadone clinic & Counselling
Ryde Drug
& Alcohol Service
9858 7776
|
SERVICES FOR PERPETRATORS OF VIOLENCE
Relationships should
be mutually supportive and rewarding. If however one partner feels a sense of
entitlement, wants to dominate, engages in coercion or manipulation, or
violence the relationship becomes unsafe and free from communication.
If you experience
fear in your relationship even from time to time, you might feel unable to talk
to your partner about this, then contact a professional counsellor
either separately or together to discuss how men can take responsibility for
their violence.
|
Support &
Information Services
|
Accommodation
|
|
Relationships
Australia (NSW)
9418 8800
Men’s program,
counselling, family counselling available in Northern Sydney
|
Homeless Persons
Information Centre
1800 234 566
Mission
Australia Centre
9356 0600
|
|
Lifecare
9708 2112
Men’s programs
|
Edward Eagar
Lodge
9361 0981
|
|
Men’s Line
1300 789 978
(staffed 24 hours toll free)
Information
support and referral for men with family and relationship issues
|
Foster
House
9212 1065
Financial Assistance
Information, appointments and
opening hours 131 021
Multicultural
information line
131 202
|
|
No to
Violence Men’s referral service 1800 065 973
www.ntv.net.au
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WOMEN OF CULTURALLY & LINGUSTICALY DIVERSE
BACKGROUNDS (CALD)
If you require an interpreter, phone
13 14 50 & ask to be connected to one of the services
below. This is a free service and available 24 hours everyday
Domestic Violence Crisis Line 1800 65 64 63
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Immigrant
Women’s Speakout
www.speakout.org.au
|
9635 8022
|
Immigration
Advice and Rights Centre
|
9262 8355
|
|
Ryde Korean
Family Support Service
|
9334 0111
|
|
NSW Police Force
– Multicultural Community Liaison Officer (MCLO)
|
|
Australian
Chinese Community
Association of
NSW (ACCA)
|
9281 1377
|
|
Chatswood - MCLO
|
9414 8510
|
Muslim Women’s
Association
|
9750 6916
|
|
Hornsby - MCLO
|
9476 9715
|
Christian
Community Aid
|
9858 3222
|
|
Eastwood - MCLO
Dee Why - MCLO
|
9858 9219
9971 3399
|
Sydney Multicultural Community Services www.sydneymcs.org.au
|
9663 3922
|
|
Transcultural
Family Services Centacare
Chinese &
Vietnamese Counselling Available
|
9310 1322
|
First Light
Care-
Chinese
Counselling Available
|
9211 9988
|
|
Transcultural
Mental Health Centre
www.tmhc.nsw.gov.au
|
1800 648 911
|
Sydney Korean
Women’s Welfare Centre (SKWWC)
|
9888 3442
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Violence
happens in all cultures. Religion and culture are not the cause or an excuse
for violence
Many women are not
safe in their own homes. They cope with insults, threats, bashings and sexual
assaults from the men they know and live with.
If you have been putting up with
violence and want it to stop you can contact the interpreter service on 131 450
and ask them to connect you to
1800 65 64 63 for information. Or call
the Local Police or go to the Police station.
Tell them your
language and ask them to call the interpreter service.
In an emergency call the Police on Triple ZERO (000)
The Lower North Shore Domestic Violence Network would like to
thank Willoughby Council for providing a financial grant for this booklet to be
developed and produced. Their contribution and dedication to issues surrounding
violence is to be applauded.
We would like to thank Constable Briodi Abbott- Domestic
Violence Liaison Officer of North Shore Local
Area Command for her initiative in producing the original
version which we have developed for the North Shore.
Her collaboration on this has been integral in ensuring its production
was suitable for both Police & Community.
We would also like to express our gratitude to City of Sydney
Council for giving us permission to use their graphics. Also, Ryde Hunters Hill
Domestic Violence Network, Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee as well as
the
Hunter Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme for material
that could be adapted into this booklet.
Additionally, Amy M David- Northside Women’s Services and Jenny
Huxley- previous Northern Sydney Senior Regional Violence Against Women’s
Specialist for their time, contribution and dedication to improving community
access to information and resources.
Lastly, the Lower North Shore Domestic Violence Network for
their contribution and continued involvement in
such development projects.
domestic violence is a crime
A Community Resource
Booklet
Sponsored by
Willoughby Council
A production of the
Lower North Shore Domestic Violence Network
