Domestic Violence Action Centre

Contact details

IPSWICH
(07) 3816 3000

TOOWOOMBA
(07) 4642 1354

(07) 3816 3100
Email DVAC »
PO Box 964, Ipswich Q 4305
www.dvac.org.au

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Region covered

Services are provided in the following communities and surrounding districts:

  • Ipswich region and surrounds including Goodna, Springfield, Ripley and Goodna
  • Toowoomba and Darling Downs region
  • Lockyer Valley region including Gatton and Laidley
  • Somerset region including Lowood, Esk and Toogoolawah
  • Place-based and electronic outreach to key satellites (Warwick, Stanthorpe, Dalby, Chinchilla, Goondiwindi, Oakey, Pittsworth) in the catchment.

Initiatives/programs offered

DVAC provides a range of services that include:

  • Telephone information, referral, advocacy and support services to women and children
  • Court support for women in our three regional courts
  • Counselling services for women and children
  • Sexual violence counselling
  • Group work for women and children
  • Crisis support
  • Safety upgrades for women and children wanting to stay in their homes – Keeping women safe in their homes (KWSITH)
  • Schools community education sessions
  • Providing professional training and resources to other service providers and stakeholders
  • Community development, education and awareness raising events
  • A sexual assault service in Ipswich and Toowoomba regions.
  • Group work and family support for young men (and their mothers) who are using violence against their mother and/or siblings (RENEW)
  • Men’s Behavioural Change Program

Offers Client Support for:

  • Information and Advice
  • Practical Support
  • Refuge Assistance
  • Referrals For: Accommodation, Emergency Relief & Counselling
  • Safety Planning
  • Risk Assessments
  • Practical Advice
  • Liaising with police if planning to leave
  • Assistance with completing Domestic Violence Applications
  • Legal Aid Referrals

Other services provided in Toowoomba:

  • Place-based and electronic outreach to key satellites (Warwick, Stanthorpe, Dalby, Chinchilla, Goondiwindi, Oakey, Pittsworth) in the catchment.
  • Mobile outreach to women and their children in motels or other temporary accommodation in Toowoomba awaiting refuge.
  • Women’s recovery services, including facilitating access to education, employment and increased social and community connectedness.
  • Behaviour change programs for men who are using violence in their intimate partner or family relationships.

Waiting space

Yes – wait room for women and children to wait for several hours

Emergency relief

  • Crisis Response
  • Safety upgrades
  • Transport, motel