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Family violence
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    Campaigns and projects
    The City of Greater Geelong takes a stand against violence against women and children, and all family violence.

    Family violence - support for men
     

    Should you need support to help stop using violence against your family, there’s help available. All of these services listed also provide personal support around relationships and family.

    This page also contains information for men who may be experiencing violence in their relationships.

    Family violence - support for multicultural communities
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    Family violence prevention
    We recognise the power imbalance of gender and the impact that this inequity can have on the safety, health and wellbeing and economic life of our residents. 

    Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
    Information about where you can get help or find someone to talk to about family violence. Includes general family violence supports, and those tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
    Support for LGBTIQA+ communities
    Information about where you can get help or find someone to talk to about family violence. Includes general family violence supports, and those tailored for LGBTIQA+ communities.
    Support services for women, children and young people

    This page shares a comprehensive list of support services available, both locally and state-wide. Most services are available to support people from a range of diverse communities and cultural identities.

     
    Supports for people with disabilities
    Information about where you can get help or find someone to talk to about family violence. Includes general family violence supports, and those tailored for people with disabilities.
    What is family violence
     
    Family violence occurs when a family member intentionally uses violence, threats, coercion or intimidation to control or manipulate another family member, partner, or former partner.