Facebook Quicklinks Home Our Services Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Service Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Service The Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Service provides a single, dedicated team focused on reducing the rate of domestic and family violence
Facebook Quicklinks Home Our Services Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Service Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Service The Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Service provides a single, dedicated team focused on reducing the rate of domestic and family violence on Palm Island in a culturally appropriate manner. The SDFVS works with both victim-survivors and users of domestic and family violence. For victim-survivors of violence, it offers counselling and support for their experiences and pathways to healing. For users of violence, it offers anti-violence and re-education programs, counselling and support services to hold users accountable for their behaviour and break cycles of violence. The SDFVS also provides case management for extreme cases of DFV, and it coordinates with the Specialist Domestic Violence Court on Palm Island. The SDFVS runs a men’s program, and women’s groups in community and at the Bwgcolman Healing Centre (Primary Heath Centre). As the service is delivered during office hours (see below), outside these hours contact: DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811 DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636 Sexual Assault Helpline: 1800 010 120 1800Respect: 1800 737 732 (for sexual assault or domestic or family violence and abuse) Call 000 in an emergency. Contact information and opening hours Address : Bwgcolman Healing Service, Main Street, Palm Island Telephone : 4445 4414 Opening hours : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday Our Services Home About Us About PICC About Palm Island Meet the Board Newsletters Gallery Publications and Resources COVID-19 Resources Our Services Blue Card Liaison Service Bwgcolman Healing Service Community Hub Community Justice Group Diversionary Service Early Childhood Services (CFC) Family Care Service Family Participation Program Family Wellbeing Centre NDIS Services Safe Haven Service Safe House Social and Emotional Wellbeing Social Enterprises Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Service Telstra Call Centre Women’s Healing Service Women’s Service Youth Services Work With Us Careers Staff Stories News Contact SIGN UP NOW. Get all of our latest updated by signing up to our newsletter. Submit