Staying Home Leaving Violence Program

Have you left a violent relationship and would you like help with (safely!) staying in your own home? 

Our Staying Home Leaving Violence program can help.  Everyone deserves to feel safe at home and in relationships. 

Staying Home Leaving Violence is a specialised domestic and family violence program that helps women and children in the Clarence Valley stay at home safely and live free from violence. 

Domestic and family violence can have a serious impact on safety, wellbeing, and housing stability, even after the relationship has ended.

How we can support you after escaping the abusive relationship: 

• Safety planning 

• Home safety assessment 

• Maintain safe, stable accommodation 

• Build and maintain safety by working with police and court staff to obtain and enforce an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) 

• Access counselling services for yourself or your children 

• Access other relevant services 

• Help you manage your finances 

• Learn about healthy relationships 

• Stay connected with your community, family & friends 

• Access or maintain employment or training opportunities 

• Maintain stable education or childcare for your children

• Information and support to make choices to enhance your safety and wellbeing 

And more...   

This service is open to all women in the Clarence Valley region who have escaped violence, and any minors in their care, regardless of their cultural, linguistic or religious background.  Contact our Grafton office and ask for Tashinda or email DFSV@gurehlgam.com.au