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Windana

	U-Turn Men’s Behaviour Change Program
Description	U-Turn is an early intervention, men’s behaviour change style program for males on interim & final IVO’s where alcohol and other drugs (AOD) have been present (either historically or currently), focusing on the impacts of male family violence on women and children.
Referral Process	Email: [email protected] or Call: 95320811
Mode of Delivery	U-Turn is a closed group running weekly at 5:30pm – 7:30pm Can provide additional AOD support
Period of Engagement	15 weeks
Eligibility Criteria	Low to medium AOD and Mental health complexity.
Waitlist	Waitlist dependent on number of referrals. U-Turn is a closed group, Group will start when there are enough participants.

Good Shepherd & Bayside Health

	Changing Ways
Description	Comprehensive Case Management supporting men with various issues, such as poor mental health, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) use, and difficulties in family relationships.
Referral Process	Referrals are through the Frankston Hospital Emergency Department and relevant Wards and Peninsula Health’s community-based AOD and mental health programs.
Mode of Delivery	Case Management including outreach.
Period of Engagement	Not capped
Eligibility Criteria	Men presenting with mental health and/or AOD needs at Frankston Hospital Emergency Department Living in Bayside Peninsula Area 18 years or over Recent incident of family violence Presents a ‘serious risk’ as per MARAM Willing to engage in support for their psychosocial, mental health and/or AOD needs Open to working with a practitioner in care planning & goal setting
Waitlist	None

Family Life

	Men’s Behaviour Change Program	CMCOP – Support4Change	Talk4Change
Description	The Men’s Behaviour Change Program is a program which invites men to explore their use of Family Violence in a safe environment. The Men’s Behaviour change Program unpacks complex topics and behaviours while challenging set societal expectations and privileges which may be experienced by men.	A Mandated program which invites men to explore their use of Family Violence in a safe environment.	Talk4Change Pilot Program aims to provide a tailored individualised approach to Men’s Behaviour Change that combines both group based and individual therapeutic sessions for men who use violence, in a supportive, understanding, and helpful environment.
Referrals Process	Online form via Family Life Website, Phone call via Operations, referral from Corrections Victoria or other services.	Referrals are only able to come from a Magistrate within a partnership court.	Email to [email protected] with TALK4CHANGE identified in the subject line
Mode of Delivery	We currently do not provide outreach in this program. Groups are provided face to face or online	Groups run weekly through multiple different modalities The program runs for 20 sessions, equating to 40 hours of group work. In addition, there is 4x individual counselling sessions (one hour) as per the mandated order	10 individual therapeutic sessions alongside 10 group based sessions in order to meet program requirements. This is a therapeutic intervention with no case management attached. This intervention will take approximately 13-15 weeks to complete.
Catchment	Available to residents in the Bayside Peninsula area, including Mornington Peninsula, Glen Eira, Frankston, Bayside, Kingston, Stonnington and Port Phillip	Available to residents in the Bayside Peninsula area, including Mornington Peninsula, Glen Eira, Frankston, Bayside, Kingston, Stonnington and Port Phillip	Available to residents in the Bayside Peninsula area, including Mornington Peninsula, Glen Eira, Frankston, Bayside, Kingston, Stonnington and Port Phillip
Eligibility Criteria	Issues of Family Violence present, which involves an intimate partner. Significant AOD or Mental Health issues may impact on their ability to attend group.	Deemed eligible by the respondent practitioner at court.
Current Waitlist	Approximately 4 months	Approximately 4 months	No waitlist

Family Life – non MBCP

	Stepping Forward	Dads in Focus	Support4Change
Description	Stepping Forward is a post-participation program for men who have completed the Men’s Behaviour Change Program in the last 12 months and who are currently not using family violence. This is especially for those in the ‘learning new ways’ and ‘being respectful’ stages of the journey of change.	Dads in focus is an intensive, wrap around services for fathers with a focus on developing healthy family relationships. The aim is to assist fathers to gain awareness of the impact of their parenting choices on their children and to help them develop more positive, child focused parenting skills. Dads in focus offers participants a tailored, therapeutic approach to address their parenting choices.	The Case Management Program for Adults using family violence focuses on: Supporting adults using family violence to take responsibility for and stop their use of violence Providing an individualised response by coordinating access to specialist services Assisting in engagement with programs that aim to stop family violence and address barriers
Referrals Process	Currently only accepting internal referrals from Family Life. Internal MBCP clients can refer through facilitators. Previous clients could also call to enquire.		Online form via Family Life Website, Phone call via Operations, referral from Corrections Victoria or other services
Mode of Delivery	Clients attend a 2hr group session every fortnight. Currently online.	Dads in focus services are provided online or face to face.	6-8 individual case management sessions
Engagement Period	4-6 months	Dependent on needs of Father.	Adults using family violence who: Are aged 18 years or over Want to take responsibility for their actions and want support to end their use of violent and abusive behaviours. Have used family violence against their partner and/ or family or kinship member Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or have English as a secondary language, and require support to access culturally appropriate specialist services. And at least one of the following: Have been removed from the home as a result of using violence against family members Have been assessed as unsuitable for a MBCP
Eligibility Criteria	Completed MBCP in the last 12 months and are currently not using family violence.	Fathers Must live in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas. Father has had an IVO in place History of federal or family court, or child services involvement.	2-4 weeks

Anglicare

	A Better Way
Description	Is a community-based program that works directly with Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal fathers who use controlling behaviours and/or violence against their family.
Referral Process	TOD, CP, DJCS, Self Referrals
Mode of Delivery	Case Management including outreach.

Better Health Network

	MBCP Group	Post-Participation Group	Men’s case management
Description	Men’s Behaviour Change Programs \| Melbourne MBCP & Support A 20-week group that is delivered face to face. All groups are run after hours from 6.30 – 8.15 pm. In the group sessions, men are encouraged to focus on themselves, what brought them to the group and what gets in the way of them being the man that they want to be. We cover a number of topics including what is violence and abuse, communication, masculinity, feelings and how to manage intense emotions, fathering.	This group is for men who have completed the 20 weeks MBCP group and are wanting some support on their journey towards non-violence.	for men who are not yet suitable for MBCP group/ and or requiring additional support to MBCP group.
Referral Process	Self‑referral or via Police, Corrections, Child Protection, Men’s Referral Service, or other behaviour change programs. Contact: [email protected] or phone 03 9684 4281	Internal referrals only for men that have completed 20 weeks MBCP group.	Men to contact our triage team at [email protected] or phone 03 9684 4281
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face group work with individual case management if necessary.	Online group work with individual case management if necessary. Looking to move in-person shortly.	Case management via phone or face to face sessions. Can be offered both during work hours or some after hours appointments are available.
Catchment	Port Phillip, Stonnington, Bayside, Kingston & Glen Eira	Port Phillip, Stonnington, Bayside, Kingston & Glen Eira	Port Phillip, Stonnington, Bayside, Kingston & Glen Eira
Period of Engagement	20 weeks ~ 40 hours	They are rolling open groups, attendance duration is up to the men.	Dependent on goals at assessment. Men may have a few group readiness sessions prior to commencing 20-week MBCP group.
Eligibility	Men need to acknowledge their use of violence.	Men need to have completed 20-week MBCP group.	Men need to establish goals on which to work.
Waitlist	Men are booked in for an assessment at the time of the referral- there is no wait list for referrals, there may be a waitlist for groups but men will be offered additional support whilst waiting for a group to commence.	None	None

Bayside Health

	Men Exploring Non-violent solutions (MENS) Program
Description	The Men Exploring Non-violent Solutions (MENS) program runs behaviour change groups for men who have used violent, abusive and/controlling behaviours with the family and want to stop using these behaviours. The safety of women and children is a priority.
Referral Process	Call 1300 665 781 to gain more information to access the service.
Mode of Delivery	Group work
Period of Engagement	20 weeks
Eligibility	Men who are having difficulty in their relationships.
Waitlist	Men are booked in for an assessment at the time of the referral- there is no wait list for referrals, there may be a waitlist for groups but men will be offered additional support whilst waiting for a group to commence.

Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corportation

	Family Violence Program
Description	Integrated Family Violence Case Management (IFVCM) workers provide counseling and supports to ensure appropriate referral and case management of Aboriginal men, women, and children as part of the Integrated Family Violence Services System. Workers undertake client assessments including a risk assessment, counselling and is also responsible for the development and monitoring of appropriate case plans.
Referral Process	Intake and assessment form
Location	128 Commercial Road, Prahan VIC 3182
Contact:	Phone: 1800 649 252 Email: [email protected]

VACCA

	Case Management For Adults Who Use Violence
Description	Our Case Management For Adults Who Use Violence program helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (and non-Aboriginal partners) using family violence to understand the impact of their actions on their family and develop practical approaches to reduce harm, take accountability and create positive change.
Referral Process	Call (03) 8796 0700
Mode of Delivery	Group work
Period of Engagement	11 weeks
Eligibility	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Non-Indigenous people with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander partner or child/children. Aged 18 years and over.
Waitlist	No waitlist

Resources

Men’s Referral Service

The Men’s Referral Service (MRS) is a national counselling, information and referral service for men who have chosen to use violence and want to change. MRS operates 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Call a counsellor now on 1300 766 491, or search the National Directory to Find Services

Access the online chat to talk to a professional counsellor: Men’s Referral Service | Web Chat

Think Safe Act Safe

Think Safe Act Safe is a resource for people who have been violent abusive or controlling towards their family members and want to change their behaviour.

Website: Think Safe, Act Safe

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