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DVAS Central – Domestic Violence Advocacy Support

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Opening Times

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9am - 4.30pm Wed: 9am - 7.30pm

Phone

(08) 6330 5400

Email

info@whfs.org.au

Location

227 Newcastle St, Northbridge WA 6003

Service Type

Counselling and Advocacy

Regions Serviced

Metropolitan Perth, Perth Metropolitan North West, Perth Metropolitan South West including Peel, Perth Metropolitan South East

Referrals / Suitability

Referral requirements are - recent or current family or domestic violence. Please see the service's main website for further information on referrals and suitability.

Service Details

This service provides support in the context of a supportive and safe environment.

All Women’s Health and Family Services, staff members are female, and can help with:

  • Discussing available options
  • Safety planning
  • Applying for a restraining order
  • Obtaining support and advice from legal services
  • Referrals to other agencies (including counselling services and Department of Child Protection).

Women’s Health and Family Services also offer services specifically for women from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) backgrounds, please see the website for more information.

Service Type

Counselling and Advocacy

Regions Serviced

Metropolitan Perth, Perth Metropolitan North West, Perth Metropolitan South West including Peel, Perth Metropolitan South East

Referrals / Suitability

Referral requirements are - recent or current family or domestic violence. Please see the service's main website for further information on referrals and suitability.

If any details on this service are incorrect, or if you are the owner of this service and would like us to update these details, please use these online forms.

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