IMPORTANT

This website is NOT a counselling service for victims/survivors of child sexual abuse from CALD communities. If you would like to see someone (e.g. counsellor, social worker, psychologist) who has been trained in issues relevant to CALD children, families, and communities please refer to the list of organisations below.

List of service organisations with certified staff

If you are a victim/survivor of child sexual abuse from a CALD community you may be scared that Anglo Australian service providers will not understand your cultural needs and concerns. You may also be scared that if service providers from your own cultural community find out about the abuse it will tarnish the family’s name. It is for these reasons an education program was developed for service providers from all cultural backgrounds. This way, you can pick what is best for you and be assured that you will receive a service that is culturally sensitive and confidential.

Please note:

You will need to go to the organisation’s website for more information on how to contact them.

  • Only some (not all) staff within these organisations have completed this CPD education program.

  • Organisations in Queensland are NOT mandatory reporters – they do not need to tell a child protection authority. If you are interstate, you may wish to access their telephone counselling.     

[This list was last updated on 9 October 2020].

Ethno-specific or Multicultural organisations.

Mainstream organisations (specialised for sexual assault).

  • DV Connect – 1800 Respect

    National

    Go to site

  • Interrelate

    NSW

    Go to site

  • Jannawi Family Centre

    NSW

    Go to site

  • Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia

    NSW

    Go to site

  • Rosebank

    NSW

    Go to site

  • Survivors and Mates Support Network (SAMSN)

    NSW

    Click Here

  • The Women’s Cottage

    NSW

    Click Here

  • Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivors Support Centre (BRISSC)

    QLD

    Click Here

  • Centre Against Sexual Violence (Logan, Beenleigh and Beaudesert)

    QLD

    Click Here

  • Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence Inc.

    QLD

    Click Here

  • Protect All Children Today Inc. (PACT)

    QLD

    Click Here

  • Service Against Sexual Violence (DVAC)

    QLD

    Click Here

  • WWILD Sexual Violence Prevention Association Inc.

    QLD

    Click Here

  • Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre

    QLD

    Click Here

  • Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)

    VIC

    Click Here

  • Northern Centre Against Sexual Violence – Austin Hospital

    VIC

    Click Here

Mainstream organisations (not specialised for sexual assault).