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Michael checks in with Thorne Harbour Health's Family Violence team worker Jesse to talk about how our community responds to intimate partner and family violence. 2020 has been a particularly stressful year for many and forced many of us into close quarters - not always in safe settings.

We discuss what resources are available to support people experiencing or using family violence, and what techniques to utilise if you need to chat to a friend or family member.

For support you can reach out to

Rainbow Door 1800 729 367

Phone: 1800 729 367

Text: 0480 017 246

Email: [email protected]

Switchboard/ QLife – 1800 184 527. Switchboard also offer Webchat 3PM-12AM everyday www.switchboard.org.au, Switchboard is staffed by volunteer counsellors and peers who can direct you to the right supports.

Thorne Harbour Health – (03) 9865 6700

We provide counselling services to LGBTI communities and we also run the ReVisioning Men’s Behaviour Change Program that offers a group-based program to same-sex and same-gender attracted men who use violence. Referrals into ReVisioning can also be made via [email protected].

Drummond Street Services - (03) 9663 6733

9AM-5PM, this service provides a variety of counselling services options to the LGBTIQ community. ds.org.au

Men’s Referral Service –1300 766 491

From 9.00am -9.00pm, for men who are using relationship or family violence. Men’s Referral Service also provides ‘Live chat.'

The Police - Call 000

The LGBTIQ Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers (GLLO) are also a valuable resource to aid in supporting you to interact with mainstream police support should you feel uncertain about having direct contact with police; if you contact police ask to speak to a GLLO if possible.

 

Contact your MP to help end conversion practices in Victoria

https://equalityaustralia.org.au/endconversionvic/