The LGBTIQ+ Violence Counselling Service is for:
- Anyone in Australia who is from the LGBTIQ+ community who has recently or in the past experienced sexual domestic or family violence
- Family members, friends and supporters of someone from the LGBTIQ+ community who has experienced sexual domestic or family violence
- Others who may be impacted by violence targeted toward the LGBTIQ+ community, including professionals.
Their service provides:
- Professional trauma counselling provided by counsellors who have completed specialist training provided by ACON
- 24/7 telephone support
- Information and referral to other services
- Vicarious trauma support and debrief for professionals
They assist with:
- Managing the impacts of sexual domestic and family violence
- Talking to supporters
- Information about seeking assistance from Police
- Information on medical help
- Safety planning
- Referrals
