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 Domestic Violence Support ServiceDomestic Violence Intervention ServiceYWCA’s Family Abuse Prevention Centre operates this service in conjunction with the Nowra Police Service, which is funded through the Community Solutions Grants Program, an initiative of the NSW Premiers Department.The service operates out of Nowra Police station 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday with workers on-call on the weekend. The role of the Domestic Violence Support Worker is to work in partnership with the Police at the Local Area Command in Nowra. The service provides crisis support and follow-up to victims in the Shoalhaven area who are affected by domestic violence. To provide optimum outcomes victims are contacted within 48 hours of the domestic violence incident occurring. This is generated by the referral process with police obtaining consent from the victim. It is of high importance that the victim is contacted prior to their attendance in court in order to link the victim with the YWCA’s Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program. YWCA’s Domestic Violence Support Worker can be contacted on 02 4421 9658. Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme and Support ServiceThese programs provide support for women and children whose lives have been affected by domestic violence.The Court Assistance Service provides works with women who are attending court to seek protection from domestic violence. Information is provided on how legal services can assist and referrals are made to other services that can assist including Centrelink, Department of Housing, Family Support other Counselling services. An Aboriginal Specialist worker is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. YWCA Support workers attend Nowra Local Court each Friday on the Apprehended Violence Order list day and work closely with the Police Domestic Violence Liaison officers. Our workers provide information about AVO’s and support women throughout the process of gaining protection from domestic violence. Through the Women’s’ Domestic Violence Support Service case workers are available to provide follow up support in a safe supportive environment and to assist women become aware of their strengths and gain confidence as they regain control over their lives. Workers also raise awareness and understanding of violence against women through effective community education to enhance the status of women and children. Funded by the Legal Aid Commission of NSW and the Department of Community Services. Contact Person: Wingecarribee Family Violence ProjectThis Project provides a domestic violence service with a focus on crisis intervention, support, provision of information, advocacy, referral and community education. Provides support for women when attending court to seek protection from domestic violence. Provides information on how legal services can assist and referral to other services that can assist – Centrelink, Department of Housing, Family Support and other Counselling services. This Project is currently funded by the Area Assistance Scheme, Wingecarribee and will be picked up by the Dept of Community Service following that period. A combined interagency approach to the service delivery will ensure best practice for the community.Contact Person: Shoalhaven ‘Transport to Safety Project’This project provides safe passage for women and children who are leaving a violent relationship by way of access to taxi vouchers. Many women who are exposed to domestic violence in the home are unable to escape due to transport disadvantage. Contact the YWCA Shoalhaven office for more information on how to access this service. This Project is funded by the Ministry for Transport.Contact Person:
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