Mackay Women’s Services

Programs and initiatives

Sexual Violence Counselling

Therapeutic case management and counselling for women and young women who have experienced sexual violence.

Domestic & Family Violence Counselling

Counselling and case management for female victim-survivors of DFV.

Child & Adolescent counselling

Therapeutic supports for children and young people who have experienced DFV.

Wellbeing & Recovery Supports

Therapeutic groups, counselling and case management focused on improving wellbeing after an experience of gender-based violence.

Court Based Services

Assisting community members with information about DFV matters at magistrates' courts across our footprint.

Women’s Advocacy

This service provides information, advocacy and referrals to women experiencing DFV where the person using violence is engaged with a Men’s Behaviour Change Program.

Men’s Behavior Change Program

The program works directly with men using violence in relationships, helping them understand its impact on their families and relationships.

High Risk Team

Coordinated, integrated service system responses to high-risk cases of DFV.

Home Safety Security Upgrades

Home safety and security upgrades and limited brokerage based on a needs analysis. Can be used for safety and security devices and/or repairs or upgrades to the home in relation to victim-survivor safety.