Family and domestic violence
Family and domestic violence refers to violence, abuse and intimidation between family members or people who are or have been in an intimate relationship. The perpetrator uses violence to control and dominate the other person. This causes fear, physical harm and/or psychological harm.
Domestic violence is a violation of human rights and can include:
- emotional abuse
- physical assault
- sexual assault
- verbal abuse
- financial abuse
- psychological abuse
- isolating a person from their friends and family
- stopping a person from practicing their religion.
If you are in a crisis
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Police
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000
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Domestic Violence Line
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1800 656 463
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Lifeline
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131 114
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NSW Rape Crisis Line
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1800 424 017
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1800RESPECT
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1800 737 732
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Translating and Interpreting Service
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131 450
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Key local services providing support and counselling
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Mount Druitt Family Violence Service
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02 8867 4900
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Blacktown Women’s and Girls’ Health Centre
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02 9831 2070
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The WASH House
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02 9677 1962
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In 2016, we became the first council in Western Sydney to gain White Ribbon Workplace Accreditation. The accreditation was awarded in recognition of our actions to prevent and respond to violence against women.
We support a range of local services and events to draw attention to this serious social issue. A list of local services can be found in the Outer West Domestic Violence Network Directory(PDF, 3MB).
Please view our Women's Domestic Violence Help Card(PDF, 463KB) and Domestic Violence Support Services for men(PDF, 1MB).