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Domestic and Family Violence
Domestic and family violence is one of the most underreported crimes in New South Wales to date. Domestic Violence comes in many forms, including emotional and psychological abuse, intimidation, harassment in the form of sexual and physical, abuse targeting pets, property damage and the list goes on.
Children living in a situation where domestic violence occurs are more at risk of being sexually assaulted and the continuation of abuse may have a detrimental impact on the child's personal health, education, mental state, growth and social development.
Families Against Violence
The Great Lakes Communities Against Family Violence Committee's (GLCAFVC) purpose is to raise the awareness of family violence issues and to highlight available services operating within the Great Lakes area. Service providers and community workers are welcome to attend and or receive minutes.
Monthly meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in the CWA rooms next to the Forster Neighbourhood Centre in Little Street. For further information call the FNC on (02) 6555 4351.
Domestic Violence Contacts
| Counselling | |
| Domestic Violence Crisis Line 24hrs. Support, Information, Referral |
1800 629 445 |
| Domestic Violence Counsellor & Women's Refuge at Taree - ring this number to make an appointment at Forster (the DV counsellor is usually in attendance Monday mornings |
(02) 6551 0011 |
| Domestic Violence Support Team @ Taree Police Station | (02) 6552 0386 |
| Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service - offers support, assistance with AVO's and court support | (02) 6555 2042 0419 938 241 |
| Domestic Violence Liason Officers at Forster Police Station
School Counsellors can help young people with access to services |
(02) 6555 1299 |
Legal Aid
Newcastle Legal Aid Service operates from the Forster Neighbourhood Centre once a month - appointments are essential. Call to make an appointment on 1800 451 784 or (02) 4929 5482.
Advice can relate to: Family Law, Child Support, Property Settlement, Divorce and Child Custody/Parenting Orders and on how to apply for long-term Legal Aid.
Law Access is a free government telephone service providing legal information, advice and referral to people in NSW - 1300 888 529.
Mid North Coast Community Legal Centre at Port Macquarie conduct phone interviews for urgent civil matters. Phone: (02) 6580 2111.
The FNC's Family Support Service is funded through the State Department of Families And Community Services (FACS) through there Early Intervention and Placement Program (EIPP).