CatholicCare’s Domestic and Family Violence Response program offers local, confidential support to anyone impacted by domestic and family violence — including victim survivors, children, and people who want to change their use of violence.
We work closely with Helem Yumba to provide culturally safe support for First Nations families and connect you with a range of services — both within CatholicCare and through trusted community partners.
Our focus is on early support, practical advice and planning, in a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental environment.
Are you in immediate danger?
Call 000 and ask for the police. If it’s safe to do so, this is the best option in any emergency.
If you’re not in immediate danger but need urgent support, you can also contact DVConnect Women’s Line on 1800 811 811 or DVConnect Men’s Line on 1800 600 636.
How we can help...
If you’re experiencing violence, worried it might happen, or concerned about someone else, our team is here to help. We’ll support you to understand your options and connect you with the right services in a safe and respectful space.
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Risk assessment and safety planning
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Men’s Behaviour Change
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Child Counselling
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Case Management
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Counselling
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Court Support
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Education Programs
A Culturally Safe Response
CatholicCare is partnered with local indigenous healing centre, Helem Yumba
For anyone who prefers to access supports centred specifically around Indigenous values, protocols and approaches, Helem Yumba works alongside CatholicCare Central Queensland to ensure that these supports are readily available.
If you identify as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, or Indigenous, you may prefer to access domestic and family violence services through Helem Yumba.
You can call Helem Yumba directly on 1800 776 727
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we can support you too. If you’re worried about someone else’s safety, our team can give you advice and help you find the best way to support them.
You can reach out directly by calling 07 4977 4107, clicking the enquiry button above, or emailing us at referral@catholiccarecq.com
You don’t need a referral or to meet any eligibility criteria — just get in touch when you’re ready.
Yes. We offer specialised support for men who want to make safe, lasting changes. Our team will work with you in a respectful, non-judgemental way to help you take the next steps.
Available Locations
Identifying Domestic & Family Violence
This can include things such as:
- Hitting
- Kicking
- Slapping
- Pushing
- Shaking
- Choking
- Using weapons
- Threats
This can include things such as:
- Monitoring movements and personal interactions
- Repeated phone calls, text messages, emails
- Monitoring phone calls and social media
- Following or tracking
- Contacting other people to gain personal information
- Deprivation of outside contact
- Public criticism
- Controlling of appearance and wardrobe
- Stalking
This can include things such as:
- Any indecent treatment, including touching, groping or exposing body parts
- Being pressured/forced to take nude photos
- Being pressured/forced to perform sexual acts
- Rape
This can include things such as:
- Obstructing the practice of spiritual beliefs
- Ridicule of spiritual & religious beliefs
- Limiting or forbidding the use of native language or the cooking of cultural foods
- Obstructing the practice or participation in cultural
- gatherings and ceremonies
This can include things such as:
- Threatening (to commit harm to self or others, including pets)
- Damaging property
- Engaging in coercive behaviour
- Controlling
- Criticising
- Name calling
- Humiliating
- Ignoring
- Being jealous
- Being aggressive
- Manipulation
Further information
DFV Response Program Brochure
Download BrochureMen's Behaviour Change Program Brochure
Download BrochureFamily Intervention Brochure
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