Safe Place

A place tobelong.

A culturally safe space for community to drop in, yarn and get support — family and domestic violence support, safe housing for women and children, mental health, counselling, food hampers and art therapy, with no judgement and no pressure.

Support services

How we can help

Mental health support

Culturally safe social and emotional wellbeing support, and help connecting with health services.

Counselling

Talk one-on-one, confidentially, with someone who understands culture, family and community. [Add provider/qualification details]

Food hampers

Food relief hampers for individuals and families doing it tough. [Add pick-up/delivery details]

Art therapy

Heal and express through painting, weaving and creative practice — one-on-one or in group sessions.

Family & domestic violence support

You are not alone, and it is not your fault.

If someone is hurting, controlling or frightening you or your children, we can help — confidentially, at your pace, and in a culturally safe way.

Someone to talk to

Yarn confidentially with a worker who understands culture, family and community.

Safety planning

Work out a plan to keep you and your children safe — at home, leaving, or after.

Getting connected

Help reaching safe housing, legal, court, health and Centrelink support.

Staying safe online

  • Press Esc or tap Quick exit to leave this site instantly.
  • Use a private / incognito window, or clear your browser history after visiting.
  • If your phone may be monitored, call from a safe phone or a friend's.
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Safe housing · Women & children

A safe roof, tonight or for a while.

Beds available

Respite and emergency accommodation for women and their children, with support to stay safe and connected to culture. [Add eligibility, capacity and length-of-stay details.]

Emergency stays

Short-term, safe accommodation for women and children who need to leave now.

Respite

A break in a calm, culturally safe place to rest, recover and plan next steps.

Private & protected

Our housing location is never published. Staff arrange everything with you directly.

1800RESPECT

In danger right now? Call 000.

Drop in

Come as you are.

  • Have a cuppa and a yarn with community
  • Talk with someone who understands culture and family
  • Get connected to health, housing, legal and wellbeing services

Where — [Safe Place address]

When — [Drop-in days and hours]

Join the Safe Place Circle

Private support request

Confidential — only GAC support staff can see this.

I'd like help with

Safety check-in (optional)

Tell us when it's safe to call back. Staff will only contact you at these times.

Staff will say this word first so you know it's really us. If you say it back, they'll know you can talk safely.

Is it safe to leave a voicemail or message?