Provides accommodation and support for women and children experiencing or escaping domestic and family violence in the Riverland region.
This service supports women and children affected by domestic and family violence through crisis accommodation, counselling, safety planning, and outreach support. Assistance also includes advocacy, referrals, and programs to help individuals improve safety, wellbeing, and long-term housing stability.
Supports provided
- Short and medium-term accommodation
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Counselling and emotional support
- Advocacy and case management
- Information and referrals to other services
- Outreach and early intervention support
- Women’s groups and community education
- Assistance securing long-term accommodation
Sanctuary House provides supported crisis accommodation for single women and women with children escaping domestic violence.
The women are assisted with immediate needs; a safe place to stay, Centrelink contact and help to establish an income, assistance with food, counselling and support. Bramwell House staff are committed to enabling women and their children, who have suffered abuse to make a new start.
Referrals to Bramwell House are accessible by calling the Domestic Violence Crisis Service on 1800 800 098.
- Bramwell House will promote best practice in an effort to provide the highest quality of care and services to women and children escaping domestic violence.
- Bramwell House seeks to encourage active participation and input of all staff and volunteers and will value ideas and feedback as to the service's structure and direction.
- Bramwell House is committed to a process of continuous improvement and works in conjunction with existing women's services.
Dial 000 if an emergency
The H.A.L.T. Map Project aims to connect victims experiencing, or at risk of domestic abuse, directly with front line agencies who are also an authorized DV Safe Phone distributer in Australia.
DV Safe Phone collects, repurposes and gifts mobile phones to victims of domestic violence (DV) through registered charities, safe houses and authorities serving this vulnerable community.
These organisations have people who are trained and resourced to assist victims with their individual needs and circumstances. This includes the provision of a 'safe plan' or 'escape plan' - alongside DV Safe Phone's gifted mobile phones.
If you are experiencing violence or abuse, and are in need of a mobile phone to access emergency or crisis support services, you can search for an authorised agency via the H.A.L.T Map online link provided.
If you are unsure which agency is the best fit for you, call 1800 RESPECT to be directed to an agency that can support your needs.
Provides free and confidential services for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence in the catchment areas within Southern Metropolitan Adelaide.
The Yellow Gate is a one-stop drop-in service where women and families can access support.
Supports include:
- Individual counselling in person or via phone.
- Therapeutic group programs.
If you are in immediate danger contact 000.
The Zahra Foundation exists to support women recovering from domestic abuse to build a more empowered life and gain financial independence.
The Zahra Foundation provides programs, services, education and support that empowers you to take the next steps forward and build a life free from poverty and abuse.
The programs that The Zahra Foundations offer include:
Pathways to Employment
A 9-week program for women impacted by domestic abuse that allows you to connect with yourself, identify your goals and take the next steps to realise them. Discover pathways to education, training and employment within a supportive, non-judgemental community, empowering you to build the life you want.
Financial Counselling
A free service for women impacted by domestic abuse-related debt and financial hardship. Specialist, trauma and violence informed Financial Counsellors are non-judgemental and supportive in their approach and empower you with skills, knowledge and choices to build the life you want.
Opportunity Knox Small Grants
While recovering from domestic abuse, if you are experiencing financial hardship or facing barriers associated with the costs of gaining and sustaining education or employment, you may be eligible for the small grants program.
Workshops
The Zahra Foundation hosts a range of educational workshops that build skills and provide information that can support women in their journey to economic independence. The workshops are centred around tools, skills and information that can assist in entering and maintaining education, employment and training, such as financial literacy, budgeting, and resume writing.
Open House
The Zahra Foundation "Open House" morning tea is held once a month, providing participants with a safe and supportive space and access to information from key service providers across the range of services and programs that are available during recovery from domestic abuse that supports building independence. It is also an opportunity to connect with the Zahra community.
Support service for anyone experiencing domestic and family violence or wanting assistance in managing anger and violent behaviours.
Counselling supports for anyone experiencing abuse.
Supports include:
- Counselling supports for individuals and families affected by domestic and family violence.
- Supports for individuals wanting to address use of anger and violence.
- Women's support group.
- Men's stopping violence program.
Provides crisis and ongoing support for people experiencing domestic and Aboriginal family violence in regional South Australia.
Uniting Country SA provides a range of services to support individuals and families experiencing domestic and family violence across the Yorke & Mid North and Far North regions. Support includes crisis intervention, safety planning, accommodation assistance, case management, and referrals to help improve safety and stability.
Supports provided
- Crisis intervention and immediate support
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Case management and referrals to other services
- Emergency accommodation assistance
- Financial support options
- Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme support
- Safe at Home program (home safety planning and security upgrades)
- Behaviour change programs for people using violence
Call 000 if you are in immediate danger
Westpac's Domestic and Family Violence Protection is a service for Westpac customers experiencing family or domestic violence.
They may help in protecting or strengthening your financial independence, managing your finances safely if and when you leave, or rebuilding for a secure long-term future, as well as help you as you make decisions about your circumstances.
They can assist with:
Protecting your privacy (in line with their Privacy Policy)
- Changing your online banking login details, password and PINs to help protect the security of your information. This may not be appropriate in circumstances where a violent family member is controlling your finances using your details, and any change may be a threat to your safety.
- Changing arrangements for anything they may need to send to you, by you nominating the mailing address of a trusted family member or PO Box, or arrange for any new debit or credit cards to be delivered for collection at your local branch.
Protecting your money
- Remove or change your online banking access. This may not be appropriate in circumstances where this could cause a risk to your personal safety.
- Cancel any additional credit cards. A ‘primary’ credit cardholder is liable for any outstanding balances.
- Understanding your power of attorney arrangement, if you have one.
Maintaining or regaining control of your finances
- Giving you time and space, for example varying loan repayments and / or extending terms for short term financial relief until you are able to discuss your longer-term plans.
- Reviewing your banking needs, for example considering switching to a low rate credit card.
Safeguarding against abusive messages in payment transactions
Inbound payments
- Westpac is starting to roll out a tool enabling customers to report abuse and harassment received in payments transaction descriptions.
Outbound payments
- Westpac can monitor outgoing payments sent through its online and mobile banking platforms, which blocks certain transactions containing inappropriate or offensive language in real time.
Understanding your rights
- You may be able to obtain free legal advice from a community legal centre or Legal Aid office in your state or territory
Accessing other sources of information and support
Provides crisis accommodation and support for women and children experiencing or escaping domestic or Aboriginal family violence in the Whyalla region.
This Centacare service supports women and their children who are experiencing domestic or family violence. Support includes safety planning, accommodation assistance, advocacy, and referrals to help individuals improve safety, wellbeing, and access appropriate housing and community services.
Supports provided
- Confidential intake and assessment
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Crisis accommodation and housing referrals
- Advocacy and case management
- Information, advice, and practical support
- Referrals to specialist housing and support services