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Belmont Family and Domestic Violence Support Service

Belmont Family and Domestic Violence Support Service

What is the Belmont Family and Domestic Violence Support Service?

The Belmont Family & Domestic Violence Support Service is a free service that provides information, support and advocacy for individuals and their children impacted by family and domestic violence in the City of Belmont. It is a collaboration between Ruah Community Services, the City of Belmont, and Belmont Police.

The service offers:

  • Information about domestic abuse and patterns of controlling behaviour

  • Safety planning information

  • Guidance on family violence restraining order applications

  • Support with reporting criminal offences related to family violence

  • Informal counselling support and specialist referrals for children and young people

  • Court advocacy and support through the Magistrates Courts in the metropolitan area

  • Specialist risk assessment and risk management planning

Who can access this Service?

This service is for people who:

  • Are experiencing or have experienced family and domestic violence (FDV)

  • Live in the City of Belmont (Ascot, Belmont, Cloverdale, Kewdale, Redcliffe, Rivervale, Perth Airport)

  • Are over 18 years old

  • May still be in a relationship with the person choosing to use abuse

  • Identify as women or men

How to access the service?

The Belmont Family & Domestic Violence Support Service is free to access.

  • Available Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm

  • Call 0466 438 360 for a confidential chat or to book a one-on-one meeting

 

 

Am I Experiencing Abuse?

If you’re unsure whether you or your children are experiencing abuse, here are some questions to consider:

  • Does a family member or partner say or do things that make you fearful for your safety?

  • Do you feel isolated or avoid friends and family because of this relationship?

  • Is controlling, disrespectful, or degrading behaviour becoming a pattern?

  • Do you feel, or are you made to feel, worthless or not good enough?

  • Do you feel intimidated or scared by verbal abuse, threats, or stalking?

  • Do you feel like everything wrong in the relationship is your fault?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it may help to talk to contact us. Support is available for you, your family, and the person choosing to use abuse.

Need help staying safe at home? Download our Safety Planning booklet: a guide to help with your safety and wellbeing when experiencing abusive episodes.