Domestic Violence Action Centre
Also known as formerly Ipswich Womens Centre Against Domestic Violence
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Advocacy Service, Child and Youth, Counselling Service, Health support and information organisation, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Social Work, Welfare Services, Women's health
Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) offers a range of Free services. Services provided are accountable, person centred and confidential. We aim to ensure that the safety of women and children is of paramount concern.
If you are experiencing abuse from you or partner or have had an abusive relationship there are options available. Workers at DVAC can assist you in exploring your options.
Services are provided in the following communities and surrounding districts:
• Ipswich region and surrounds including Goodna, Springfield, Ripley and Goodna
• Lockyer Valley region including Gatton and Laidley
• Somerset region including Lowood, Esk and Toogoolawah
• Toowoomba and Darling Downs region including Stanthorpe and Warwick
DVAC provides
• Crises Support
• Counselling
• Court Support Ipswich Region Courthouses: Ipswich, Gatton and Toogoolawah
• Court Support Toowoomba Region Courthouses
• Safety Planning
• Information, advice and referral
• Group work for women, children and young people
• Group work for young men aged 11 to17 years who are using/or at risk of using violence in their relationships
• Sexual Violence support through our initiative “Service Against Sexual Violence”
We also provide
• Community and public education
• Training for professionals
• Awareness raising campaigns
• Support with protection orders
Contact Details
Confidential - Please call for details, Ipswich, QLD 4305
Please note: Phone in regards to physical address as this is to be considered confidential.
PO Box 964, Ipswich, QLD 4305
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
No referral required.
Appointment required.
No waiting list.
Call to discuss prior to making appointment
Women only service
Charges and Fees
Non-government
No Charges
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible telephone
Female staff available
Interpreter can be arranged upon request
Telephone information and referral to all sections of the community crisis support for women and children court assistance for victims of domestic and family violence group work community education to schools and other community groups.