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About Port Stephens Domestic and Violence Committee

Port Stephens Domestic and Family Violence Committee provides a collaborative platform for agencies and community representatives who work in the DFV space, to share expertise, identify service gaps, and advocate for improved outcomes.

Are you safe now?

1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) is a 24/7 service that offers round the clock support for women and children who are in crisis and escaping domestic or family violence. Please note, if you or someone you know are in danger please call 000.

The Committee aims to:

  • Identify needs and gaps in service provision for both victim/survivors and perpetrators, with the aim of achieving holistic and effective outcomes.
  • Develop and share resources to support the reduction and prevention of DFV.
  • Encourage membership from a broad range of government and non-government agencies.
  • Develop and maintain effective interagency strategies to strengthen service delivery.
  • Emphasise the impact of DFV on children as direct victim/survivors.
  • Advocate on behalf of victim-survivors and lobby for funding to support DFV projects and initiatives.
 

Current Committee Members:

  • Community Corrections
  • Department of Communities and Justice
  • Hume Housing
  • Hunter New England Health
  • Kate Washington MP
  • Port Stpehens Family and Neighbourhood Services
  • Port Stephens Hunter Police
  • White Ribbon Representative
  • Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Scheme
  • Yacaaba Centre

 

The Committee is hosted and led by Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services, who have been supporting local families impacted by domestic violence for over 30 years. 

The Committee meets on a monthly basis to discuss issues facing the Port Stephens Community. As well as understanding the prevalence of DV in the community,  committee members discuss responses and best practice approaches to working with people impacted by violence.

If you are interested in participating on the DFV Committee, would like more information, or would like to make a donation to support our work and events please email us.