Domestic violence and family violence often takes place ‘behind closed doors’. In the past it was seen very much as a ‘private family matter’ that society should not get involved with.
It can be difficult for those who are, or who have experienced violence to come forward because they may feel isolated, ashamed, confused or just too afraid to speak about their experiences. Sometimes they blame themselves for the violence because they have been told by their partner on many occasions, that they ‘provoked’ it.
CRDVS Tablelands
We are very pleased to announce the opening of our new Tablelands service - providing quality services to the Tablelands region in :
- Crisis Intervention
- Information and Referral
- Adult and Child Counselling
You can find us at 15 Beatrice Street, Atherton (with the Womens Centre Tablelands) or make an appointment to see us at one of our outreach offices in Mareeba or Kuranda. Please phone for appointments on 1300 909 250.
Caring Parents Program - Mum's Group & Dad's Group
These separate 10-week group programs offer women and men in parenting roles, information to help them improve their relationships with their children. The groups focus on enhancing the safety and well being of children, and considers how different caring strategies and choices affect children, including the impact of domestic and family violence on children and parenting. Please refer to the individual flyers for each group for times, venue and instructions on how to apply. Or for more informantion contact Gill on 4033 6100.
Click on images left to download a pdf of each flyer.
"Parenting Beyond Violence" Groups
A group for women who’ve experienced domestic violence, who may or may not have children currently in their care. Parenting Beyond Violence (PBV) explores the dynamics of domestic violence and the impact it may have on women and their children, focusing on how domestic violence influences parenting.
First group commenced on 9th May for six weeks
Second group commences on 17th October for six weeks - download the flyer here
