FAQ

FAQs

FAQs

Family Violence Recovery

What does the Family Violence Recovery Program do?

Doncare supports women, teens and children who have been impacted by family violence. We provide specialist family violence counselling; therapeutic support groups, information and referrals for emergency relief and case management. Our DAWN Program also provides long-term mentoring for women who are in recovery from family violence.

How do I join a women's support group?

Doncare provides facilitated support and education groups for women who have experienced or are experiencing abuse within a relationship. Read more..

I have experience family violence. My children and I need some help to get on our feet again. Can you help?

Doncare's DAWN (Doncare Angels for Women Network) may be able to help. This program matches trained volunteers to women to in recovery to provide mentoring support for a year. If you are interested in this service, please call us on 9856 1500 and ask to speak with our DAWN Co-ordinator.

My partner is violent. How do I get support from Doncare?

Please call our office on 9856 1500 or email us – be sure to include your telephone number. A worker from our Family Violence Prevention and Recovery program will speak to you and provide further assistance, which may include referral to another domestic violence service.