Domestic and family violence

The Changing for Good service provides counselling for men who want to continue having healthy and respectful relationships with others.

The Violence Prevention Program is part of the Changing for Good service and is for men who are worried about their thoughts and behaviour escalating to physical violence.

The Post-Men’s Behaviour Change Program is part of the Changing for Good service and is for men who have completed a Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) in the last 12 months.

Being in a violent and abusive relationship can take many forms. The most common include physical violence and threats, emotional abuse, social and financial control, and persistent demeaning comments. Learn where to get advice & support when in a violent or abusive relationship from MensLine Australia.

Information and support on staying safe from domestic and family violence, including safety at home, having an escape plan, safety after separation, safety in public or at work, and staying safe online.

Domestic and family violence takes many forms, and it’s never acceptable. Understanding what it looks like can help, whether you’re worried about your own safety, someone else’s, or your own behaviour. 

‘Time Out’ is a process of temporarily removing yourself physically from an anger-provoking situation in order to calm yourself before returning.

Domestic and family violence can take many forms. One common and often unrecognised form of domestic violence is emotional abuse, an ongoing pattern of behaviour intended to cause harm to a person’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Financial abuse is a form of domestic and family violence, where someone uses money to control, limit or frighten another person. Here’s how to recognise it, and where to get support. 

Many relationships face conflict, but how do we know when the problem is more serious? Read on to understand what constitutes verbal abuse, learn key signs to look for, and how to get help.