Women's Council for Domestic & Family Violence Services (WA) (WCDFVS)
Service Description
The Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services (WA) (WCDFVS) is a State Wide peak organisation committed to improving the status of women and children in society. WCDFVS operates from a feminist perspective. It proactively advocates for social justice in order to further empowerment, access, equity and safety for all women and children.
Services Offered
The WCDFVS core functions are:
Sector & Policy Development
Representation & Advocacy
Public awareness and community education
Information & Referral
WCDFVS can provide are range of information and services for women and their families in a domestic violence situation such as;
Crisis Accommodation
Legal Aid
Court Support
Government Agencies e.g. Centrelink, Housing
Children Support Services
Indigenous Support Services
CALD Support Services
Safety Planning
WCDFVS hold the Annual Silent Domestic Violence Memorial March in April to commemorate and pay respect to all those, primarily women and children, who have lost their lives as a result of domestic homicide and produce the Annual Women’s Refuge Roster. The Refuge Roster is disseminated to government, non-government agencies and departments who deal with women and children in crisis with information and referrals.
Sector & Policy Development
Representation & Advocacy
Public awareness and community education
Information & Referral
WCDFVS can provide are range of information and services for women and their families in a domestic violence situation such as;
Crisis Accommodation
Legal Aid
Court Support
Government Agencies e.g. Centrelink, Housing
Children Support Services
Indigenous Support Services
CALD Support Services
Safety Planning
WCDFVS hold the Annual Silent Domestic Violence Memorial March in April to commemorate and pay respect to all those, primarily women and children, who have lost their lives as a result of domestic homicide and produce the Annual Women’s Refuge Roster. The Refuge Roster is disseminated to government, non-government agencies and departments who deal with women and children in crisis with information and referrals.
Target Groups
Women with or without children who are experiencing family or domestic violence.
Entry Requirements
Women who are being subject to domestic violence or are in a crisis situation as a result of domestic violence
Contact Person
Angela Hartwig (Executive Officer)
Postal Address
PO Box 8437, Perth BC, WA, 6849
Telephone
(08) 9420 7264
Fax
(08) 9486 8744
Office Hours
Mon - Fri 9am - 4.30pm
E-mail
Website
Region
- All
