The Goulburn Child and Family Services Alliance and the Goulburn Integrated Family Violence Partnership invite you to attend a major sector conference in May 2026, bringing together professionals from across child, family and family violence systems to reflect on a decade of reform — and to chart the path forward.

The two-day conference will provide a critical opportunity to reflect on how systems and practice reforms over the past ten years have impacted outcomes for children and young people, while also strengthening collaboration across services and sectors.

Key conference objectives include:

• Reflecting on system and practice reforms and their impact on safety and wellbeing outcomes for children
• Highlighting evidence, innovation and collaboration that have shaped child-focused responses to family violence
• Issuing a call to action for continued reform at individual, local, statewide and national levels
• Strengthening partnerships across family services, child protection, family violence, justice and education sectors

The conference is designed for professionals working with children, young people and families, including:

• Child, youth and family services practitioners
• Family Violence specialist services
• Wellbeing professionals
• Legal services
• Maternal and Child Health and perinatal professionals
• Early childhood, early years and school-based staff
• Health, community and allied health practitioners
• Program managers, leaders and policy professionals
• Partnership, place-based and integrated service coordinators

Register here 

By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, A Decade of Change aims to turn reflection into action — supporting a shared commitment to safer, more effective and child-focused systems.

The full program is on the Conference Website here and is packed full of great topics and respected national and sector leaders, including Conor Pall, Family Violence Advocate;  Mataio (Matt) Brown, She is Not Your Rehab, community leader and advocate;  Ashley Fell, social researcher, TEDx speaker and Director of Advisory at McCrindle;  Marg Augerinos, Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Non-Violence (CNV) ;  Tracy Beaton, Principal Commissioner, Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) and Michele Lonsdale, Interim CEO Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare; Cadhla O’Sullivan, More for Children; Antionette Gentile, Boorndawan William Aboriginal Healing Services; Clare Swetenham and Laura Earey, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. 

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This webinar, run by Carer Gateway and Holstep Health, focuses on carer counselling and how it can support people looking after a family member, partner or friend. Cassandra Allen, Team Leader of Counselling and Coaching at Carer Gateway – Holstep Health, explores the emotional challenges unpaid carers face, including stress, guilt, and feeling overwhelmed, and explains how counselling provides a safe, confidential space to talk and be heard.

Access the webinar here:  Understanding Carer Counselling – Holstep Health

Carer Coaching

This webinar, presented by Suzie Hogan from Uniting VicTas and Janneke Barber-Stevens from Grampians Health, explores how Carer Gateway’s free coaching service can support carers to reach your personal goals, whether that’s improving health and wellbeing, finding a new career path, or creating balance alongside the caring role.

Access the webinar here: Setting Goals with Carer Coaching – Holstep Health

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Calling all young carers!

We’ve got some exciting news.

From 2 March to 31 July 2026, Carer Gateway is running the Young Carer Art Competition, and there are some huge prizes up for grabs.

Create a drawing, painting, photograph or other artwork on paper or canvas inspired by the theme ‘Your Art, Your Voice’. The best entries will be showcased at a Young Carer Art Exhibition later in the year.

How to Enter:

1. Register with Carer Gateway for free: Call 1800 422 737 (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm) to start the registration process. Our Carer Gateway team will discuss how we can support your caring role.
2. Submit your artwork: Take a photo of your artwork and email it to CGcarerengagement@holstephealth.org.au, along with a short paragraph explaining your piece, before July 31st.

Who can enter: The competition is open to young carers aged 25 or under who care for a family member, friend or loved one, even if it’s only for a few hours a week. If this applies to someone you know – tell them to get involved!

How to win a prize: We’re taking submissions from all young carers, but if you want to be in the running to win a prize you will need to be registered with Carer Gateway (it’s free!). 

The competition is open across three age groups:

• 12 and under
• 13–18 years
• 19–25 years

Prizes for each age group:

• 1st prize: $500
• 2nd prize: $250
• 3rd prize: $100

Important Dates:

• Competition closes: 31 July 2026
• Winners announced: 31 August 2026 

We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Please note: You must be registered with Carer Gateway by 14 August to be eligible for prizes. Our team will contact you to understand your caring role and tailor free support just for you.

Not sure if you a young carer? Click here to find out more!

Whether you care for a family member or friend every day or just a few hours a week, you’re not alone. Carer Gateway offers free emotional, practical, and mental health support to help you. Call 1800 422 727 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) or visit carergateway.gov.au.

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Stress seems to be an inevitable feature of our urgent, fast-paced, and technology-saturated lives. We may be familiar with stress as a reaction that prepares us for a short, intense flight-or-fight response to a perceived threat.

In moderation, stress can serve as a motivator, enhancing our performance and resilience.

However, toxic stress, which we can understand as chronic exposure to severe stress, has detrimental effects on both our physical and mental health.

What Is Toxic Stress?

Toxic stress is a form of chronic, long-term stress. It refers to the extreme, prolonged activation of the body’s stress response system in the absence of supportive relationships or protective factors (Shonkoff et al., 2012).

Toxic stress can lead to significant health problems and developmental disruptions. Toxic stress in adults may manifest as impulsivity, decreased interest in activities, and increased anxiety. Childhood toxic stress can cause abnormal development and permanent structural changes in the brain closely linked to cognitive impairment, severe mental illness and addiction, and a range of chronic health issues.

Symptoms of toxic stress may include:

• Muscle pain
• Headaches
• Gastrointestinal upset (such as stress-induced constipation)
• Increased heart rate, blood pressure, or respiration
• Sleep disturbances or nightmares
• Changes in appetite, eating, and weight
• Trouble regulating emotions
• Increased anxiety and irritability
• Depression or mood swings
• Impulsive, risky, or destructive behavior patterns
• Increased use of substances or alcohol
• Difficulty focusing, concentrating, or remembering things
• Inability to feel present or engaged in activities
• Impaired functioning in one or more areas of life
• Social withdrawal or isolation
• Racing thoughts or negative thoughts about self and future

Signs of Toxic Stress

Recognizing the core signs and symptoms of toxic stress is crucial for timely and effective intervention.

Signs of Toxic Stress in adults may include:

• Persistent anxiety:
  A chronic state of heightened alertness and worry that is disproportionate to actual threats (McEwen, 2007)
• Sleep disturbances:
  Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restless sleep, often due to hyperarousal (Meerlo et al., 2008)
• Cognitive impairment:
  Problems with memory, attention, and executive function stemming from stress-induced changes in brain structure and function (Lupien et al., 2009)
• Physical health issues:
  Increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and immune dysfunction, linked to prolonged stress hormone exposure (Sapolsky, 2004)
• Emotional dysregulation:
  Heightened sensitivity to emotional stimuli, frequent mood swings, and difficulty managing negative emotions (Davidson et al., 2000)
• Behavioral changes:
  Increased irritability, aggression, or withdrawal from social interactions, which can impact personal and professional relationships (Felitti et al., 1998)

Signs of toxic stress in young people may include:

• Dropping grades or poor work performance
• Increased behavioural outbursts and tantrums in children
• Reduced interest in social and recreational activities
• Aggressive behaviours or fighting in older kids/teens
• Increased defiance or rebellion
• Fidgeting, restlessness, or trouble sitting still
• Increased separation anxiety in younger children
• Bedwetting or toileting accidents in younger children
• Cutting or other forms of self-injury

Toxic Stress in Children & Its Effect on Development

Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of toxic stress, which can interfere with their brain, emotional development, and overall wellbeing.

During critical periods of growth, exposure to severe, chronic stress can disrupt and impair the formation of neural circuits in regions of the brain that are critical for learning, memory, and emotional regulation. This disruption can result in long-term cognitive deficits, emotional instability, and an increased risk of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety and other chronic health conditions.

Exposure to toxic stress in children may lead to long-term impacts, such as:

• Being in an abusive relationship
• Substance misuse
• Suicide attempts
• Developing heart disease or liver disease
• Chronic illnesses like asthma or auto-immune disorders
• Cognitive impairments affecting learning and memory
• Poorer executive functioning (i.e., planning, decision-making, etc.)
• Destructive habits like gambling or promiscuity

Protective Factors that can mitigate Toxic Stress

 Managing stress should be a priority for everyone. As previously mentioned, some stress can be healthy and motivating, but lasting, severe, and toxic stress is not. Practicing healthy coping skills, maintaining a balanced life, and setting goals can help you combat and prevent the effects of chronic stress.

Below are tips for coping with toxic stress: 

1. Focus on Things in Your Control –  Many different triggers and demands, some of which are beyond your control, can foster toxic stress. Focusing on the causes you cannot change will leave you feeling overwhelmed. Instead, address whatever factors are within your control, such as your responses to situations, outlook, or pleasurable activities. Take action to improve your situation by investing time and energy into positive actions.

2. Maintain a Healthy & Balanced Lifestyle –  People struggling with toxic stress more commonly fall into unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking, or overeating. These unhealthy habits may provide temporary relief but can lead to long-term issues that worsen stress. Make your health a priority and do what you can to ensure you eat well, sleep enough, exercise regularly, and avoid drugs and alcohol.

3. Strengthen & Maintain Your Relationships – One of the greatest protective factors against toxic stress is support from people who care about you. Some tend to push loved ones away or isolate when stressed. However, social withdrawal only worsens the harmful effects of toxic stress. Make an intentional effort to reach out, respond, and attend to those you love.

4. Practice Relaxation Techniques – Numerous practices promote relaxation, and making these a part of your routine helps you reduce and manage stress. Many benefit from mindfulness, guided meditation, yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, or visualization exercises. Whatever route you take, stress management techniques are key to maintaining well-being and health.

6. Set Goals & Plan for Your Future –  Many experiencing toxic stress believe their situation will never improve, only increasing overwhelm and hopelessness. Goals and plans for the future provide you with direction, purpose, meaning, and optimism. These feelings are crucial when dealing with toxic and chronic stress. Access to mental health services
7. Access to Mental Health Services –  Timely access to psychological support and counseling can mitigate the effects of toxic stress (Kazdin & Blase, 2011).

Stress Management activities for children.

Stress management activities for children matter because they play a crucial role in promoting healthy development. They contribute to enhancing our children’s emotional regulation, academic performance, social skills, resilience, and overall wellbeing.

1. Mindfulness exercises
   Teaching children simple mindfulness practices, such as deep breathing or guided imagery, can help them manage stress by promoting relaxation and present-moment awareness (Schonert-Reichl & Roeser, 2016).
2. Physical activity
   Encouraging regular physical activity, such as sports or play, can reduce stress levels and improve overall wellbeing (Strong et al., 2005).
3. Creative expression
   Activities like drawing, painting, or playing musical instruments can provide children with a healthy outlet for their emotions (Malchiodi, 2013).
4. Storytelling and reading
   Sharing stories and reading together can foster emotional connection and help children process their experiences.
5. Nature walks
   Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce stress and enhance mood, making it an effective stress management activity for children (Kuo, 2001).

Incorporating stress management activities into a child’s routine, such as mindfulness exercises, physical activity, creative arts, and relaxation techniques, can have lasting positive effects on their development and quality of life.

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FamilyCare’s Gift trees provide the opportunity to create a direct and personal impact, bringing joy and spreading the true spirit of Christmas. It is a wonderful way to involve others and make a collective difference.

Below are some questions and answers that may help you make the most of the gift trees and thank you very much for your support of this great initiative.

FamilyCare is also recruiting volunteers for the Shepparton Marketplace Gift Wrapping Station, commencing 12 December through to 24 December.  All funds raised come back to FamilyCare!  Click here to register your interest.  Download the flyer here.

How will the Gift trees work?

Please take a gift tag from the tree. The tags represent specific ages and genders of children who we would like to give a gift to this year. Participants can purchase corresponding gifts and place the unwrapped items under the tree. FamilyCare will then arrange to distribute the gifts to those who need them most.

Where can I find a FamilyCare Gift Tree?

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In the unfortunate event of a workplace injury or other acquired injury, medication dependence often finds it’s birthplace. Men are often prescribed powerful medication to manage their pain.

This powerful medication is designed to be utilised for short-term use, yet it becomes anything but.

A physiological and psychological dependence can develop whereby the man struggles to consider life without such drugs, where the positive effects of substance use, or the unpleasantness of withdrawal, become insurmountable barriers.

To have a holistic understanding of prescription medication, we must acknowledge the positive benefits.

Medication can relieve us of pain – why wouldn’t it be appealing?

Medication can relieve us of stress and troubled thoughts through numbing our brain and body – again, why wouldn’t that be appealing?

Medication, through it’s positive effects, creates a powerful urge to use them again….and again.

The fact that medication can be so appealing, yet in some circumstances, so addictive is what potentially what makes it so catastrophic. It’s that ‘double edged sword’ we’ve all heard of.

A compounding risk factor is where there is a lack of monitoring through the GP or prescribing source.

If medication reviews are too irregular (or non-existent) to properly understand the way you are responding both physically and psychologically, the management of medication becomes more and more the accountability of the individual. The battle vs the brain begins.

The reality is that GP’s are busy, often pushing through clientele to meet the demand. This makes it easy for a bloke to ‘channel’ the appointment in a ‘preferred’ direction – the man is in a prime position to maintain, or even ‘up’ the medication regime based upon the information he may ‘choose’ to share with the GP.

And then there’s ‘Denial’.

Denial is a psychological defence in which a person is faced with a fact that is too uncomfortable to accept and rejects it instead, insisting that it is not true despite what may be overwhelming  or what others around them observe and share. It’s a strategic tool the mind can employ when things get tough. It protects us from uncomfortable thoughts and helps keep us safe.

While ‘denial’ can keep an individual safe, it can also hurt the individual when it involves addiction or abuse. These problems affect everyone in a family and can lead to unhealthy patterns that get passed down from one generation to the next.

Dependence and/or addiction can become the priority, the obsession – often without the conscious knowledge of the individual.

Medication essentially can become the ‘love affair’, the one thing you will do anything for, the one thing you sacrifice other areas of your life for…….. the priority of your existence.

The unfortunate aspect of this, is that the dysfunction is often suppressed from the conscious stream of thoughts as it brings with it shame and decisions that are too hard to make.

It manifests itself.

Here are some symptoms of being addicted to medicines:

• needing to use it regularly, or in larger amounts to cope with everyday life
• using more of the medicine than was prescribed
• cravings, or a strong desire to use the medicine
• feeling anxious about not being able to get your medicine
• spending too much time getting, using or recovering from the medicine
• finding it hard to cut down or stop using the medicine
• continuing to use the medicine, even when you know you have a problem
• having withdrawal symptoms — unpleasant feelings of illness if you stop taking it regularly
• feeling judged or ashamed when your pharmacist or doctor wants to discuss how much medicine you are taking

Important Note: There is no judgement in expressing the above-mentioned information. Medications are an important part of recovery but are also a trap all too many individuals have fallen into. The intent of this written piece is to bring awareness to this issue and encourage self- reflection.

Upon self-reflection, the challenge would be HONESTY with SELF.

Beyond this, the choice to take ownership and take measures to be the desired version of yourself is the opportunity that awaits.

Please consider speaking with your G.P or local service provider for support.

Alternatively, allowing yourself to be vulnerable and share your struggles with a loved one, may open the path for care and compassion and inspire movement toward services that will be best equipped to support you in your desired goals.

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We often wait for special occasions or when our children are unwell before we intentionally put effort into showing love for them. We get busy and sometimes simply overlook the more fundamental – and important aspects of parenting.

In other circumstances, we can lack the confidence or commitment to applying fundamental parenting, falling into the trap of assessing oneself that we are not good enough parents or not doing enough for our children. We can develop a self-resentment for the acts, we are unable or un-willing to do.

But let’s not underestimate how powerful the simple applications of parenting can be.

Felling loved is a means of emotional survival. Feeling loved develops security, creates safety, helps the child to be seen, comforted, valued and supported.

In human development, it’s been well documented that a child comes into the world with the vital primary needs of safety and security, and gets these needs met through responsive and attuned attachments caregivers.

Essentially, the thousands of small moments of love you show your child throughout their early life, build the foundation for their emotional health and future relationships.

“These moments of positive connection that parents can develop with their kids are, as an affective neuroscientist described, like fertilizer for the brain. They support brain development and social skill development. One of the most important things we can give to our kids is that caring attuned attention.”  Barbara Frederickson.

Developing an attuned relationship with your child assists them with the following:

• meets your child’s basic need for safety and security
• improving confidence
• decreasing stress
• improved academic performance
• better parent-child communication
• healthy emotional developmental
• more positive social interactions
• increases empathy

Showing kids love doesn’t have to be elaborate or fancy, and in fact, it can most definitely happen in the small moments of daily life.

Here are some ways you can show love for children (and boost their emotional well-being).

Showing love for children doesn’t need to be complicated, but it does need to be intentional. This list will help you remember how important small daily acts of love are to your child, and just how you’ll be able to make them happen.

• Apologize when you mess up
• Tell them a story about your childhood
• Really listen to them – eye contact
• Take a 1:1 walk around the block 
• Join in theirplay
• Clean their room for them
• Ask about their day. You could ask about any positives or negatives.
• Offer to help with their school work
• Let them express their emotions
• Send a joke in their lunchbox
• Be brave together and try a new activity
• Make time to watch their favorite show (even if you hate it!)
• Read to them – this is a BIG one!!
• Dip fruit in melted chocolate
• Frame a picture of you together for their room
• Give them a massage or back scratch
• Blow bubbles – create your own mix with detergent and straws.
• Include them in a typical ‘grown-up’ job
• Limit screen time
• Bake or cook together
• Give them your absolute undivided attention 
• Ask them their opinion on something important 
• Meditate or pray together
• Fold their laundry for them 
• Write them a letter about how amazing they are
• Send them an un-expected email
• Grow something together – plant seedlings in the garden
• Make a combined song playlist
• Teach them a new card game
• Write them a poem
• Pick or buy them flowers 
• Create a scrapbook with them
• Read a bedtime story
• Tell them a make-believe story
• Watch a show from your childhood
• Explore positive affirmations together. Find something that resonates with each of you.
• Genuinely compliment them
• Complete a puzzle together
• Buy or check-out from the library a book you think they’d love
• Add 20 seconds to your morning hug
• Set goals with them – Make them Small, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic & Time framed (SMART)
• Help them pursue their interests
• Notice and comment on their strengths
• Let them pick the music in the car
• Ask your child what they’d like to do together!
• Have dinner as a family
• Make a picnic on the floor with a blanket
• Pick-up a new game to play together at an opp shop
• Volunteer together or do something to help others
• Do each others hair/nails
• Sing together – use the playlist you created!
• Look at your child’s baby pictures with them
• Make a fort with blankets and pillows

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“Use your birthday as your trigger date to get an annual health check-up”.

Best advice I have received with an ageing body. This is not only beneficial for those who are stacking up the years but also for the young and middle-aged men in our community who often neglect their health.

The benefits of developing good habits around self-care can be the difference between quality in life or not, between life and death in more extreme circumstances.

So here is your prompt to value who you are and what you are to others and find the time to look after yourself. A great starting point is an appointment with a GP – doesn’t have to be a family GP – it can be any GP.

Note: While the emphasis is often on our physical health, please nurture your Mental Health also.

You know the Nike slogan?

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What this article is NOT. It is not – and will not capture each man’s journey. It will not entail the impact each man feels in their own way or be able to honor the personal struggle of each individual Man.

The intent of the article is to bring awareness to the struggles many men endure in isolation, to shine a light on the emotional hardship that invariably transpires in the journey of those carrying the burden of such potentially destructive acts.

Having worked with men, both younger and older, who have been the victims of sexual abuse, there have been observations that are worthy of sharing, to ensure we are best caring for our hurting men.

The most significant factor that has been observed is the point of disclosure. The point where a boy or man has summoned the courage to share this deeply private information in a bid to relieve himself from the scourge of the abuse. If the person or people receiving the disclosure, believe the disclosure and act and intervene protectively, the boy or man has the better chance to move forward. In circumstances where the disclosure is dismissed, not believed or covered up ……….well, this is where the most destructive, soul impacting damage appears to occur.

Suicidal thoughts are not uncommon. High-risk behaviors and a lack of self-preservation can also be commonplace. A sense of confusion and deep betrayal can persist as a life-long burden.

Shame can often become an intrusive emotion. Shame can involve the feeling that one is fundamentally flawed, the feeling of embarrassment or humiliation or feeling that YOU have done something wrong. When a man becomes the judge and jury of himself and deems themselves as being a bad person, worthless or having no value, the function of self-defeat runs the risk of taking over and dominating healthy aspects of life.

Let’s explore the concepts of ‘worthlessness’ and ‘not feeling worthy of being cared for’.

Feeling ‘worthless’ is the internal feeling of desperation, hopelessness and/or isolation. It is a feeling that comes from deep within and is a projection of yourself, to yourself.

‘Not feeling worthy of being cared for’ is a little different, and most likely the manifestation of ‘worthlessness’. This is a perception, likely through the ill treatment by others, that nobody really cares for you. There can be a disconnect between what you see and what you feel. To be inhibited from feeling the warmth and love of others is powerful. To understand the emotions of such traumas opens the door for help-seeking behaviors and a potential pathway to the love and warmth we seek as human beings.

When we feel powerful negative emotions or experience negative, intrusive thoughts we have little or no control over, the human machine will look to develop coping mechanisms to mange this uncomfortable experience. Coping mechanisms are behaviors that aim to avoid stress or unpleasant emotions. These behaviors can be positive (adaptive) or negative (maladaptive). Maladaptive coping mechanisms include, but are not limited to substance use, violence, high risk behaviors, excessive gaming, social withdrawal, gambling, excessive spending, poor diet and self-harm. In essence, these become sanctuaries for the hurting individual. And while they may provide sanctuary, it is usually temporary and inhibitive of the individual seeking healthy pathways to more adaptive coping mechanisms.

Why would we be seeking more ‘adaptive’ and healthy coping mechanisms?

If you are a son, a father, a partner, a friend, an employee, a volunteer, someone who has helped another or says hello to another person, you have a place in this world to feel the warmth and love of positive experiences. There may in fact be others that need your love and warmth. Partners and children in particular benefit from having the presence of a man who is able to connect with them emotionally. For some, this does not come naturally, for others, it does. Irrespective if it does or not, it is something that ALL of us can make improvements on. The opportunity to learn about ourselves and the needs of others exists – we just need to navigate the pathways to seeking this help.

Pathways to seeking help can feel dangerous – emotions can feel dangerous. The bravery of allowing oneself to be vulnerable can come at a cost. The usual mechanisms of self-protection have been instilled for one’s perceived safety…………. but at what cost??

The benefits of seeking support can have life-long positive outcomes. Understanding the dynamics of sexual abuse can assist in the process of healing. Feeling the warmth of another who is prepared to sit with your distress and grief can build trust that YOU ARE WORTHY of being cared for. Taking the risk of trusting another person who cares for you can open the world of self-value and self-confidence.

It should be noted that loved ones and friends may be open and supportive but may not have the necessary skills to therapeutically work through the powerful emotions and presentations that are borne from sexual abuse. For this reason, the strong suggestion is to consider support from an appropriate source. Specialized services have been set up in the understanding that there are victims in our society that are suffering. The delicate nature of individuals seeking support for sexual abuse are understood and treated with sensitivity, compassion and respect. Help is out there!

The following organizations can assist if you are seeking support.

Victoria Health Sexual Assault Services

SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE

Phone: 1800 806 292

SACL operates between 5pm weeknights through to 9am the next day and throughout weekends and public holidays.

Website: www.sacl.com.au

CASA Victoria

Goulburn Valley CASA provides trauma informed counselling and support for people who have experienced, or been impacted by a recent or historical sexual assault. GVCASA also provides advocacy, secondary consultation, community education and professional training for schools and community groups. 24 hour Crisis Care is provided for people who have experienced a recent sexual assault which includes counselling, support, information and advocacy for medical care and legal options.

24/7 Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292

Website: www.gcasa.org.au

Email: gvcasa@gvhealth.org.au

1800RESPECT

1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via our website.

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Please note: Support can also be accessed through your G.P

If you are not ready to seek out supports, please self-care. Take time to be with your loved ones, be present for them and allow them to be present for you.

“Self-Care is how you take your power back”

Lalah Delia

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