Whitsunday Counselling and Support

Programs and initiatives

Domestic Violence and Court Support

Information, support, counselling and court support to women and women with children affected by domestic and family violence in the Whitsunday Region.

Accommodation options

Assistance with crisis accommodation options can be provided for women and children escaping domestic and family violence.

Specialist family counselling and support

Provides support and counselling to children, young people and their families, where children or young people are at risk of harm, neglect or abuse.

Sexual assault counselling and support

Provides counselling and support to women, children aged 6 years+ and men who have experienced sexual violence or abuse.

Information, Advocacy and Referral

Staff are provided to Bowen, Proserpine, Hamilton Island and Collinsville.

Community Support Groups & Specialist Programs

We provide community based groups & programs as funding and community needs direct. These can include parenting programs, healthy relationships and support groups.

Intensive Family Support

Providing support to children and families who are at risk of progressing into the statutory child protection system without support.

Court Support

Our Court Support practitioners can assist people attending court by explaining the court process, assisting with a domestic and family violence order (DVO) application, and supporting applicants in court.

Women's Health & Wellbeing

Supporting women who are recovering from experiences of domestic and family violence and other forms of gender-based violence.  Using a case management approach, the program may assist with recovery, resilience, healing and building confidence.