If you, or someone you know, is struggling with abuse, Uniting Country SA provides domestic and family violence support services in regional South Australia.

For over 120 years, Uniting Country SA has been caring for country people. They are passionate about engaging, elevating and enriching the lives of adults, children and families in country communities. Their respectful and inclusive services are designed to make everyone feel supported and comfortable.

They can help with:

• Crises intervention
• Safety Planning
• Case Management and referral services

They offer a range of Programs:

• Yorke and Mid North Domestic Violence Service

This service may provide a range of domestic and family violence support services that includes crisis intervention, emergency accommodation, financial support and other intervention services. This service is available in Yorke & Mid North regions. 

• Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme

The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) helps people find out if their current or ex-partner has been violent or abusive in the past, as recorded by the police. This is for those who think they might be in danger of domestic violence. This service is available in Yorke & Mid North and Far North regions. 

• Escaping Violence Payment

The Escaping Violence Payment is available to anyone who is leaving a violent partner and is struggling with the finances to do so. Up to $5,000 in financial assistance can assist with removalists, bonds, basic supplies for a new home, or wraparound services including caseworker support. This service is available in Yorke & Mid North, Far North and Eyre Western regions.

• Safe at Home

Safe at Home services support women and children who have experienced domestic violence to stay safely in their current or chosen home. Services include assessment, safety planning, home security audits and security upgrades. This service is available in Yorke & Mid North and Far North regions.

• Male Perpetrator Program

This counselling service offers help for those who have been abusive, aiming to create positive changes to reduce the effects and incidence of domestic and family violence in the future. This service is available in Yorke & Mid North, Far North.

• Coober Pedy Homelessness and Domestic and Aboriginal Family Violence Service

This service assists people who are at risk of homelessness in regional South Australia as well as provides domestic and family violence support. They assist families, single adults, young people, and couples with needs assessments, crisis intervention, information, advocacy and counselling. This service is available in Far North regions.

• The Haven (Safety Hub)

The Port Pirie Haven provides information and referrals for women. All women located in Port Pirie and surrounding areas are welcome.