Family Violence
Being in a nurturing and supportive relationship with your partner or significant other is often very important to people. Sometimes, though, relationships can change very rapidly.
What was once a very loving and supportive relationship can sometimes change. Abuse in relationship can occur on a variety of levels - physically, emotionally, financially and psychologically. The abuser normally wants to control their partner's behaviour in some way. Sometimes physical force is used to get compliance; at other times, the abuse used is more subtle.
If you believe that you are in an abusive relationship and you want to terminate the relationship, or simply want to work through the issues, help is available at the Counselling Service.
Men as well as women can become the subject of an abusive or destructive relationship, and it is important to remember that assistance can be made available to you regardless of your age, gender or other circumstance.
If safety is of major concern to you as a woman, you can contact:
- Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service of Victoria (24 hour crisis support) on 9373-0123
- The Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre on 9486-9866 (9am - 5pm);
- The Police on 000;
For more information and support, please try the links below, or contact the Counselling Service.