Contact GVCASA

If you have been sexually assaulted within the last 14 days, you are entitled to a crisis care response. GVCASA has a 24/7 crisis care response for Victim Survivors of recent sexual assault. Victim Survivors of recent sexual assault can access this service on 1800 112 343 (BH) or 1800 806 292 (AH).

GVCASA provides therapeutic counselling, support and advocacy for Victim Survivors of sexual violence and assault in the Goulburn region, and their non-offending support people (family, carers, friends) as secondary Victim Survivors.

GVCASA accepts referrals for children and young people under 18 years of age that have experienced child sexual abuse or assault (inclusive of sexual exploitation, image-based abuse etc), however we note it is important that children and young people are physically and emotionally safe to commence therapeutic counselling.

GVCASA also accepts referrals for adults who have experienced child sexual abuse and sexual violence, no matter how long ago in the past this may have occurred. Clients can be re-referred to our service at any time.

Please note, GVCASA is unable to provide services to adult perpetrators of sexual violence or abuse (inclusive of people who use sexual coercion, violence or abuse).

A Note on Privacy, Confidentiality and Consent

• GVCASA values consent and transparency, and ensure this is sought and understood on first encounter with our service.
• Upon receiving your referral, all information is safely stored and your privacy maintained.
• Information collected within the referral form assists our Intake team to provide you with information and support, as well as ensuring you are not having to repeat your story.

GVCASA recognises that young people may wish to access our service independently and without the consent of their parents or guardians due to the nature of the services we provide.

• GVCASA can undertake Mature Minor assessments with young people to assess suitability for independent access.
• A person under 18 years of age who is considered by the Intake team to “achieve sufficient understanding and intelligence to enable him or her (them) to understand fully what is proposed” (Marion, High Court of Australia, 1992) can be considered a “mature minor” and therefore provide their own consent.
• As part of a Mature Minor assessment, suitability for engagement with family members/carers will be reviewed with the young person.

Making a Referral

GVCASA accepts referrals for support from Victim Survivors directly, their non-offending support people and professionals supporting a client. Referrals made on behalf of a Victim Survivor must be made with their consent.

Referrals can be made via phone on 1800 112 343 or via our online referral form linked below. If you have questions prior to completing a referral, please don’t hesitate to contact us via phone or email gvcasa@gvhealth.org.au