The Domestic Violence Advisory Committee has been established to provide particular expertise to help the Council make its decisions and/or help engage community resources and opinion. Area of focus include:
- Development, provision and dissemination of information to raise awareness of domestic and family violence issues and support services within Narrandera Shire.
- Participation in activities to raise awareness of domestic violence and to advocate for the safety of all community members.
- Advise Council on strategies and practices that assist in educating the community with regards to domestic violence.
- Advise Council on the enhancement of service provision for people affected by family and domestic violence.
- Advise Council on critical issues affecting social wellbeing and public health as they relate and domestic violence.
Important local numbers for help
Link 4 Women Griffith Refuge - 02 6964 3381
Link 2 Home - DCJ homelessness statewide - 1800 152 152
Sisters Housing Enterprise - Wagga Wagga Refuge - 02 6921 6793
Salvation Army Murrumbidgee Accommodation - 0432 001 163 - Transitional Accommodation, Advocacy for Housing Leeton, Griffith, West Wyalong
Murrumbidgee Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service - 02 6962 3893
Fusion Narrandera Op-shop - 0428 592 730 - Household, clothing, and furniture donations
Important NSW numbers for help
NSW DV Line 24/7 - 1800 656 463
Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services - 1800WDVCAS or 1800 938 227
Aboriginal DFV Hotline 24/7 - 1800 019 123
NSW Rape Crisis - 1800 424 017
TIS - need an interpreter? - 131 450
Important national numbers for help
Emergency 24/7 - 000
1800 RESPECT 24/7 - 1800 737 732
Kids Help Line 24/7 - 1800 551 800
Sexual Assault Counselling Aust - 1800 211 028
Men's Line - 1300 789 978
Men's Referral Service 24/7 - 1300 766 491
TIS - need an interpreter? - 131 450
Important online help for your safety
1800RESPECT chat online (24/7) - www.1800respect.org.au
Kids Help Line webchat counselling (24/7) - kidshelpline.com.au
MensLine online counselling - mensline.org.au
Men's Referral Service live chat - ntv.org.au
https://sayitoutloud.org.au/ is an online resource set up by ACON in 2016 say It Out Loud encourages LGBTQ+ communities to have healthy relationships, get help for unhealthy relationships and support their friends.
