Australian Capital Territory - Resources
POLICE – OOO
In an emergency and if you fear for the safety of yourself or your children, telephone 000 and ask for the police. Available 24 hours
Domestic violence services
Domestic Violence Crisis Service
Phone: (02) 6280-0900
TTY: (02) 6247-0893
24hr telephone information, counselling, support, and referral, access to safe
accommodation service for individuals in crisis affected by domestic violence.
Domestic Violence and Protection Order Unit (Legal Aid)
Phone: (02) 6217 4299
Family Services (After hours crisis number)
Phone: (02) 6207 0720
Legal services
Women's Legal Centre (ACT & Region)
Canberra: (02) 6257 4499
Toll Free: 1800 634 669
The Centre offers free, confidential telephone advice Monday to Friday 9.30am to
12.00 noon.
web: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~Women'sact/
Women who do not speak English can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service
Ph: 131 450
Women with hearing or speech difficulties:
TTY or computer modem - Australian Communication Exchange’s
National Relay Service: 13 25 44 ask for (02) 6257 4499
web:
http://www.Women'slegalact.org
Legal aid
Legal aid Telephone Advice and Information Line
Local Call Cost: 1300 654 314
After hours duty lawyer service for urgent advice
Phone: 0429 440 084
Available from 6pm to 9am Mondays to Fridays and all weekend
email address:
legalaid@legalaid.canberra.net.au
Community legal services
Welfare Rights and Legal Centre (ACT)
Provides legal advice and assistance specialising in social security, tenancy
and student assistance. Catchments; ACT and parts of NSW in DSS Area South West
that covers (Albury, Bega, Orange, Wagga). Also operates a night-time legal
advice service.
Phone: 02 6247 2177
Fax: 02 6257 4801
List of community legal centers in ACT
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/clc.OLD/clc_tocs.html#ACT
Community services
Telephone Interpreter Service Australia wide
131 450 (24 hrs)
Women’s information and referral Centre
Phone:(02) 6205 1075
Aims to provide a high quality, free, confidential,
relevant and accurate information and referral service for women and their
families in the ACT and Region. WiRC considers itself as a starting place for
women seeking information on any issue. The WiRC has a comprehensive list of
services of particular relevance to women and their families
web: http://www.wirc.act.gov.au/text/services/actregionalcommunityservices.html
Aboriginal Health Service (Winnunga Nimmityjha)
(02) 6249 7555
General medical practices including consultation & treatment in all areas,
diabetic management, referral service, health promotions, health workers,
liaison services, pick up & drop of for clients who have a need for this
service.
Women’s Health Service
Telephone: (02) 6205 1078
By Women for Women. Well women’s clinic – pap smears, blood pressure and
breast checks. Medical practitioner & counselling for women from abusive
backgrounds. Health promotion, information, education, groups (e.g. self esteem
issues)
Services for Children
Counselling
Child at Risk Assessment Unit (CARAU)
Phone: 02 6244 2712
Fax: 02 6244 3861
The Canberra Hospital
PO Box 11 WODEN ACT 2606
Relationships Australia - Canberra and Region
Phone: 02 6281 3600
Family Violence Program Group programs are provided for children between the
ages of 5-12 years
email:
gfrank@ra.asn.au
Annodora (Incest Centre)
Phone. (06) 249-6070
Report Child abuse
For notifications (now called reports) and discussing
concerns
Family Services Northern Regional Office
Phone:(02) 6207 1069 (North of the Lake)
Family Services Southern Regional Office
Phone:(02) 6207 1466 (South of the
Lake)
After hours - weekend
Phone - (02) 6207 0720
The Child at Risk Assessment Unit
Phone:(02) 6244 2712
For Child Welfare and Advocacy issues
Office of the Community Advocate
Phone: (02) 6207 0707 (Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm)
Department of Education and Community Services
Phone:(02) 6207 1091
Family Services (protection of children from abuse)
Phone:(02) 6207 1069 or (02) 6207 1466