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Domestic and Family Violence Services

Domestic and Family Violence Services

The St Vincent de Paul Society operates both residential and non-residential domestic and family violence services in NSW. Crisis accommodation and support is available throughout NSW.

For direct assistance,
please give us a call

Other Useful Contacts

Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463 (9am to 10pm daily)
Child Protection Helpline: 13 21 11

If you or your children are in danger, call 000.

About our Domestic and Family Violence Services

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW provides a response to domestic and family violence across the homelessness and housing continuum, including a rapid and responsive Domestic Violence Response Enhancement service, crisis and medium-term housing outcomes, and a sustaining tenancies model of support. The breadth of service provision and supporting infrastructure allows for a targeted and flexible response to women and children in an existing or emerging crisis state. Support provided is based on the individual's specific support needs. Support includes crisis intervention in temporary accommodation such as motels / crisis refuges, transitional housing, case management, and brokerage support. Crisis accommodation and support is available throughout NSW.

Who we help

  • Single women experiencing domestic and family violence
  • Women with children experiencing domestic and family violence
  • We also have services specialising in supporting older women who are experiencing domestic and family violence.

Services provided*

  • Crisis accommodation
  • Supported transitional housing
  • Case workers
  • Provision of clothing and other essential items
  • Assistance in replacing identification documentation
  • Assistance in establishing independence
  • Individual advocacy
  • Legal aid assistance
  • Rapid rehousing
  • Intensive responses for people with complex needs
  • Pastoral care
  • Counselling
  • Building support networks
  • Wellbeing support

*Please note that not all services listed are offered in all areas of NSW.

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