Calvary Health Care Bethlehem
Family Violence
Family violence is a health issue that affects many people across the lifespan.
Calvary Health Care Bethlehem is committed to providing high quality care, support, information and referrals to our patients, their carers and family members who are experiencing family violence.
Family Violence is defined by the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic) as behaviour by a person towards a family member or within a family-like relationship (could include non-family informal carer) that is:
Is physically or sexually abusive
Is emotionally or psychologically abusive
Is economically abusive
Is threatening or coercive or dominating
Causes fear
The behaviour may or may not be related to an illness or disease.
Support is available
If you or someone you know is being impacted by any of these behaviours the team at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem are able to support you. You can ask to speak with any of the treating team privately or make contact with one of our social workers who have specialised training to support people experiencing family violence. You can also make direct contact with one of the services listed below.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger call the police on 000.
Service | Contact |
|---|---|
1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732 The national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. 24/7 phone and online services. | |
Safe Steps - 1800 015 188 For confidential support and information, call the family violence response line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. | |
The Orange Door – 1800 319 353 (Bayside Peninsula, Bayside, Frankston, Glen Eira, Kingston, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip and Stonnington) A specialist family violence service that provides, secondary consultation, safety planning, intake for family services, intake services for people who use and experience violence. For all other areas see here. | |
Rainbow Door – 1800 729367 Offers advice, support and referrals for members of the LGBTIQA+ community who are experiencing family violence. | |
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) A service for Aboriginal people, providing family violence outreach services, case management, counselling and cultural strengthening programs. | Dandenong: Frankston: |
Djirra – 1800 105 303 A legal service for Aboriginal people who are affected by family violence. | |
Seniors Rights Victoria – 1300 368 821 Provides information, support, advice and education in response to elder abuse. | |
InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence – 1800 755 988 Provides state-wide services, programs and responses to issues of family violence in multicultural communities. | |
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 Kids Helpline is a counselling service for Australian children and young people aged between 5 and 25 years. 24/7 phone and online services. | |
MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978 A telephone counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns, including an online counselling service. |
Information sharing schemes
All requests for the release of information pertaining to these schemes must be done by an authorised Information Sharing Entity (ISE) and/or Risk Assessment Entity (RAE). Calvary Health Care Bethlehem will undertake a process of verification prior to the release of any information.
To request information pertaining to these schemes:
Complete the Family Violence and Child Information Sharing Request Form below.
Ensure that thresholds for sharing have been met, including consent requirements.
Email completed form to [email protected]. Please note this email address is monitored during business hours only. For urgent/afterhours requests please phone 03 9834 9000.