New program supports people recovering from family, domestic and sexual violence
30 Apr 2024
Anglicare Sydney and CatholicCare Sydney began service delivery of the key mental health component of the SWSPHN-funded Supporting Recovery from Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Program in April.
The program officially launched at the Casula Powerhouse in Liverpool on 1 May.
Services are initially being delivered from hubs based in the Campbelltown, Liverpool and Fairfield communities due to higher rates of family, domestic and sexual violence in those local government areas (LGAs).
However, services may be expanded across Bankstown, Camden, Wingecarribee and Wollondilly LGAs based on need and demand.
The Supporting Recovery program includes access to:
- a Local Care Team to help clients coordinate and manage their recovery journey, including connecting clients with a range of other services such as legal, financial and housing supports
- trained psychologists, social workers and counsellors who specialise in providing trauma-informed and client-centred mental healthcare
- holistic, culturally appropriate mental health services which are available at no cost for a period up to two years