This week North Richmond Community Health will promote the Week Without Violence (WWV) from 18 – 24 October. As a community, we stand united with victims and survivors of family violence.
We will hold our annual t-shirt painting event for women as part of the Clothesline Project, albeit virtually. Participants will paint drawings and words on t-shirts to provide hope and a path for healing. This has proven to be a significant time for women to come together to heal and support the victims and survivors of violence.
A study by Monash University shows the pandemic has increased women’s vulnerability to all forms of gender-based violence. With more people confined to their homes, there is a greater risk of violence against women and children. This is a critical time to raise awareness and support for violence against women.
Our Counselling and Casework team offer support to people recovering from family violence and continue to do so during the COVID-19 pandemic by conducting Telehealth appointments. They also continue to provide weekly appointments to allow people to speak to someone about their issues and assist with making referrals and access to other relevant support services.
We hope you can join us in raising awareness for this important cause at this year’s t-shirt painting event. Please find our event information here. We also have a list of family violence services and information below.
– Trish Collocott, CEO, North Richmond Community Health
Are you in danger?
If you have been threatened or you are fearful for yourself, a child or a family member, call the police on 000.
Do you need help?
These services are still operating during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Contact a family violence or sexual assault service on the numbers, below:
The Orange Door, North East Melbourne 1800 319 355
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre (24 hours) 1800 015 188
Berry Street Northern Family & Domestic Violence Service (03) 9450 4700
Northern Centre Against Sexual Assault (03) 9497 1768
National Sexual Assault and Family Violence Counselling Service (24 hours) 1800 RESPECT
InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence 1800 755 988
Victorian Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention Legal Service 1800 105 303
Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491
Child Protection Crisis Line 13 12 78
For services throughout Victoria, visit the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria website.
Information During COVID-19
COVID-19 and Family Violence Information for Victim Survivors
COVID-19 and Family Violence Information for Family and Friends
