Prevention of Violence Against Women
Violence against women is now recognised to be a serious and widespread health problem in Australia, with enormous individual and community impacts as well as social costs.
- On average, one women a week is killed by a current or former partner.
- Intimate partner violence is the leading contributor to death, disability and illness in Victorian women aged 15-4.
- Violence against women costs the Australian economy $21.7 billion each year.
- Domestic or family violence is a leading driver of homelessness for women.
Respect 2040 is a collective movement to bring together community members, businesses, groups, clubs, and organisations across south-west Victoria to work towards a vision for a thriving, equal community.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence or abuse, the services below can provide support:
If someone is in immediate danger call 000
1800RESPECT: National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service: 1800 737 732
Emma House: family violence service
South West Victoria: 1800 366 238
Brophy Family and Youth Services
Phone: (03) 5522 1480
1300 BROPHY
SAFE STEPS
Phone services available 24/7: 1800 015 188
The Orange Door - Warrnambool
Phone: 1800 271 180
With Respect
Support for LGBTIQ people and their families affected by family violence Phone: 1800 LGBTIQ (1800 542 847)
MENS LINE
Professional support and information service for Australian men.
Phone 1300 78 99 78
No to Violence
1300 766 491
The Orange Door - Warrnambool
1800 271 180
Djirra: practical support to all Aboriginal women and particularly to Aboriginal people who are currently experiencing family violence or have in the past.
Free call 1800 105 303
Barwon South West Office: 03 5562 5755