Welcome to the
Immigrant Women’s
Support Service
Domestic Violence is about power and control, involving behaviour which can make you feel fearful and isolated.
Sexual Violence is against the law. The impact of sexual violence may result in long term physical and mental health issues.
Links to other support agencies and helplines, brochures and useful information. Also IWSS news and events, our publications and annual reports.
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How can we help you?
We are a specialist service response for immigrant and refugee women
from non-English speaking background and their children who have
experienced domestic and/or sexual violence.
Our services include
Crisis support
If you are in a situation of crisis and need immediate assistance, we are available from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Ongoing support
If you need support to negotiate the different support systems we can provide you with ongoing support over a period of time negotiated with you.
Counselling
Counselling is available to assist you to assess your needs, setting goals, consider your options, discuss your safety and other concerns.
Children
We can discuss with you the impact of domestic violence on children, how to keep you and your children safe, and facilitate access to services available to children.
Community
We offer community education sessions to groups interested in finding out about domestic violence and sexual violence, IWSS, the law in Australia and other topics.
Specialist knowledge
For service providers, we can provide multicultural resources and information, making services culturally appropriate and responsive to diverse community groups.