@SAFVCentre

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre is a specialist sexual and family violence service located in Geelong, Horsham and Warrnambool

 Geelong, Victoria
safvcentre.org.au
Joined May 2012
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We know in times of crisis, sexual assault and family violence can become more frequent and severe. We are continuing to deliver essential services to people impacted by sexual assault and family violence. If you need support, please contact us via email or telephone
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We are delighted to announce Kirby Bentley will be joining Hunter Johnson in conversation at Together We Can – Collective Conversations this 16 Days of Activism to explore how she has challenged gender stereotypes in her personal and professional life.
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Register now and join us for this important conversation Tuesday 2 December, 9am – 1pm at GMHBA Stadium, tickets available via events.humanitix.com/togethe… #16Days #16DaysOfActivism #TogetherWeCan #CollectiveConversations

Together We Can - Collective Conversations this 16 Days of Activism

Join us this 16 Days of Activism for a collective conversation and explore how Together We Can work towards a community free from gendered violence.

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Violence is never ok, no matter the circumstances or situation. Our team will respectfully listen to your concerns and help you explore your options and think about what you want to do next. If you need support, please reach out. We are here to support you.
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Major sporting events, such as horse racing days, like today’s Geelong Cup, are associated with a rise in reported incidents of family violence.
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This rise is related to harmful masculinities and behaviours that normalise aggression and violence, and other factors like higher levels of alcohol and other drug use. But there is never an excuse for violence. If you need support, please reach out. We’re here to help.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning during Children’s Week for the screening of the Unanswered Calls documentary by Safe Steps.
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Thank you to our panellists Jessie, Kelly, Laura, JoyLee and Julie who shared their personal and professional insights to highlight the opportunities to amplify the voices of children and young people impacted by family violence.
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Our sincere thanks to Katie for grounding the morning in the strength of lived experience with her victim survivor acknowledgment. For more information about Unanswered Calls, please visit safesteps.org.au/unansweredc… @meli @catholiccarevic @safestepsfv

Unanswered Calls | Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre

Learn about ‘Unanswered Calls,’ a documentary highlighting the experiences of young Australians facing domestic and family violence.

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We all have the right to live free from violence and have a safe place to call home. Yet for many this is not the reality. Family violence remains the leading cause of homelessness for women and children.
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In regional and rural areas, the challenges are even greater. Limited access to crisis accommodation and affordable long-term housing are just some of the barriers that victim-survivors face when trying to leave violent situations and find safety.
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This World Homelessness Day, we’re highlighting the urgent need for sustainable, community-led solutions to address housing insecurity. We are here to support you. You can call us on 03 5222 4318 or visit safvcentre.org.au to find more information on support available.
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Join us this month for the popular Thrive: Vicarious Trauma and Worker Wellbeing training session. When? Thursday 30 October, 9:30am-1:30pm Where? The SAFV Centre, 12-14 Halstead Place Geelong West 3218 Get in quick - limited places! eventbrite.com.au/e/thrive-v…
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Kate Fitz-Gibbon
@Kate_FitzGibbon29 Sep 2025
📝 New report released today! This study explores how young victim-survivors in Victoria experience and navigate the crisis support system when escaping family violence. Despite the substantial reform agenda in the nearly 10 years since the Royal Commission, the family violence service system in Victoria remains predominantly adult-centric. 👉🏼 Read the report here: figshare.com/articles/online…
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Family violence rates increase during major sporting events. Help is available for you this footy finals weekend. Services are open & available to support people impacted by sexual assault and family violence. Call 1800 RESPECT | 1800 737 732 - (24/7)
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Family violence rates increase during major sporting events. Help is available for you this footy finals weekend. Services are open & available to support people impacted by sexual assault and family violence. Call 1800 RESPECT | 1800 737 732 - (24/7)
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Join us for the following upcoming training sessions: •  Trauma: The Body & The Brain Understanding the impact of trauma on the body & brain. •  THRIVE: Vicarious Trauma & Worker Wellbeing For professionals supporting people impacted by trauma. safvcentre.org.au/our-servic…
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We are proud to unite with LGBTQIA+SB young people and allies and Wear It Purple to create a more inclusive future for people across Australia. 💜🏳️‍🌈 Head over to wearitpurple.org to find out more about creating safe spaces at home and school. #wearitpurple
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Join us next week for Creating Safer Futures – a free online webinar open to all families, caregivers and early childhood educators. Register via the link in our bio or visit: eventbrite.com.au/e/creating…
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The countdown is on for Give Where You Live’s Pitch Up event happening tomorrow night! We’re pitching ‘Respect Starts Here’, a primary prevention initiative for sporting clubs to build respectful, inclusive environments & address underlying drivers of family & sexual violence.
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