Awareness of Violence Against Women

The Grampians region experiences high rates of family violence. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed in our community. It is important that all members of our community stand up and speak out for those who have experienced gender-based violence. 

Yarriambiack Shire Council is a proud member of the Women's Health Grampians CoRE Alliance. 

Victorian Local Government Women's Charter(PDF, 121KB)

In an Emergency

POLICE (000)

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or requires Police attendance.

Local Support

The Orange Door in Wimmera (Wimmera South West)

Phone: 1800 271 042

Email: wimmera@orangedoor.vic.gov.au

Address: 3-7 Madden Street, Horsham, 3400

Website: The Orange Door | orangedoor.vic.gov.au

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm (closed public holidays)

Services offered:

  • Women, children and young people's family violence services
  • Child and family services
  • Aboriginal services 
  • Men's family violence services
Grampians Community Health

Phone: 5385 7400

Email: gch@gch.org.au

Address: 70-72 Hamilton Street, Horsham, 3400

Website: Grampians Community Health – Supporting the Grampians and Wimmera communities.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre - Horsham

Phone: 5381 1211

Email: wimmera@safvcentre.org.au

Address: 25 Roberts Avenue, Horsham, 3400

Website: The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre - 24/7 Crisis Support - Emergency Support

For Help or Assistance

POLICE (000)

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or requires Police attendance.

1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)

For sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.

Ballarat Centre Against Sexual Assault (5320 3933)

Provides confidential specialist counselling, advocacy and support for people who have experienced sexual assault including non-offending partners, families and friends.

CAFS – Child and Family Services Inc. (5337 3333)

Aids with the wellbeing of children, young people and their families.

WRISC Family Violence Support (5333 3666)

For safety, autonomy and wellbeing of women and children.

Berry Street (5330 5000)

For those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse, and to help families stay together in safe and healthy homes.

Statewide - After-Hours Services

Safe Steps

1800 015 188
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

  • For women and children who are victims of family violence
  • Web chat support service Monday to Friday 9am until midnight
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Victims of Crime Helpline

1800 819 817 or text 0427 767 891
(8am to 11pm, 7 days a week)

  • For adult male victims of family violence and victims of violent crime
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Child Protection

13 12 78
(5pm to 9am Monday to Friday, 24 hours on weekends and public holidays)

  • For children and young people whose safety is at risk
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Sexual Assault Crisis Line

1800 806 292
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

  • For victims of sexual assault
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Men’s Referral Service

1300 766 491
(8am to 9pm Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday)

  • For people at risk of using family violence
  • Free, confidential, expert support for men and their family and friends
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Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

  • A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5 and 25
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Rainbow Door

1800 729 367 or text 0480 017 246
Email: support@rainbowdoor.org.au 
(10am to 5pm, 7 days a week)

  • Specialist advice to LGBTIQ+ people and their friends and families.
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MensLine Australia

1300 78 99 78
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

  • Is a telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns.
                   

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