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Person Using Violence Services

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. Has adopted cultural healing approaches specifically designed for Aboriginal fathers and families. Further assists and supports fathers in developing positive parenting relationships with their children. Offers fathers a flexible and individualised, tailored treatment approach. Addresses family violence to increase the safety and well-being for their children and families. Is a 1:1 family violence, trauma-informed approach that is underpinned by the Safe & Together ™ mode .
Eligibility Criteria	FV Incident in Last 6 Months Father Having Contact with Mother Father Having Contact with Child/ren Mother Willing to Engage (while this is an intervention program for fathers, we undertake partner contact throughout to provide mother with supports and safety planning as well as partner with her to understand pattern of violence and create tailored interventions for father) Father Willing to Engage (father must be able to acknowledge family violence behaviours or behaviours he recognises as causing fear/undermining safety for family)
Referral Process	Complete referral form and send to [email protected]
Catchment	Bayside Peninsula and Casey-Cardinia region
Mode of Delivery	Case Management including outreach.
Agency Brokerage Options	Limited brokerage is available to support fathers in engaging with program and to provide supports to mothers and children in mitigating the harm caused by father’s use of violence
Information Sharing Request Process	Please send an email to [email protected] outlining your name, role and agency and make it clear you are seeking information to inform a family violence risk assessment/management. Please advise on the client’s name and date of birth as well as what specific information is sought

Alexis Family Violence Response Model (A-FVRM)

	Alexis Family Violence Response Model (A-FVRM)
Description	The Alexis Family Violence Response Model (A-FVRM) provides a timely, flexible, coordinated and cross-sector response to high-risk family violence, supporting victim survivor safety and behaviour change for persons using violence. The program works with individuals and families experiencing repeated Victoria Police contact due to family violence, or those with complex needs and intersecting vulnerabilities that may limit their access to mainstream services. Working in partnership with Victoria Police, A-FVRM aims to reduce risk and improve long-term safety and wellbeing through an integrated response.
Services Provided	A-FVRM provides early intervention, assertive outreach, short-term case management and case coordination for victim survivors and persons using violence. The program undertakes family violence risk assessment and safety planning, facilitates referrals and connections to specialist services, and works collaboratively with Victoria Police and partner agencies to deliver coordinated, trauma-informed, culturally safe, whole-of-family responses where appropriate.
Eligibility Criteria	Individuals and families experiencing repeated Victoria Police contact due to family violence and/or those with complex needs and intersecting vulnerabilities impacting their safety or ability to engage
Referral Process	Primary referrals are received through the Family Violence Investigation Units (FVIUs). Referrals may also be accepted from TOD and local service providers (limited.)
Catchment	Prahran: City of Port Phillip and City of Stonnington Bayside: City of Bayside, City of Kingston and City of Glen Eira
Agency Brokerage Options	Family Violence Crisis Brokerage is available
Information Sharing Request Process	Please submit information sharing requests via email to the Alexis team.
Secondary Consultations	Yes. Please contact the Alexis team via [email protected], Samantha Sherry (Team Leader) at [email protected], or Lani Kahn (Practice Lead) at [email protected].

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.

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

Family Life

	Engage4Change (MBCP)	CMCOP – Support4Change	Talk4Change
Description	Family Life’s Men’s Behaviour Change Program aims to support you to take responsibility for your behaviour and find positive ways to communicate respectfully within your relationships. This 20-week program offers group-based support to help you make long term, positive changes to your behaviour.	A Mandated program which invites men to explore their use of Family Violence in a safe environment.	Talk4Change provides 10 group sessions and 10 individual therapeutic sessions. The 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.
Referrals Process	Client can call directly to Family Life ((03 8599 5433) or complete online form	Referrals are only able to come from a Magistrate within a partnership court.	Client can call directly to Family Life ((03 8599 5433) or complete online form
Mode of Delivery	Groups are provided face to face in Frankston & Sandringham 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	BPA location, over 18, seeking support for their use of FV and able to attend weekly group sessions 5:30-7:30pm	Deemed eligible by the respondent practitioner at court.	BPA location, over 18, seeking support for their use of FV and able to attend weekly group sessions 5:30-7:30pm and weekly individual sessions.
Agency Brokerage Options	Limited at the assessment of practitioner		Limited at the assessment of practitioner
Information Sharing Process	Email information sharing requests to [email protected]	Email information sharing requests to [email protected]	Email information sharing requests to [email protected]
Secondary Consultations	Yes, contact Team Leader of MBCP for consultation.		Yes, contact Team Leader of T4C for consultation.

Family Life – non MBCP

	Stepping Forward	Dads in Focus	Support4Change
Description	The program focuses on reinforcing the skills and insights gained from the Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP): – Tools and strategies to sustain respectful, non-violent relationships. – Peer support and guidance from experienced facilitators. This program is suitable for adults who: Have completed a Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) within the last year. Who are not currently using family violence. Are committed to continuing the positive changes they’ve made. Are looking for ongoing support to develop and maintain respectful, non-violent relationships. The program can also offer brief individual sessions for men that have barriers to completing the Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP).	Dads in Focus is a 6-8 session program and is delivered online or face to face at our Frankston or Sandringham offices or another location as agreed. The program is for fathers to explore how they can improve their parenting skills by understanding the impact parenting choices and their behaviours have on their children and the other parent.	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. The program provides up to 20 hours of support and can be provided face to face, by telephone or through outreach. Located in the Bayside Peninsula Area.
Referrals Process	Client can call directly to Family Life (03 8599 5433) or complete online form	Client can call directly to Family Life ((03 8599 5433) or complete online form	Client can call directly to Family Life (03 8599 5433) or complete online form
Mode of Delivery	Clients attend a 2hr group session every fortnight. Currently online.	Dads in focus services are provided online or face to face.	can be provided face to face, by telephone or through outreach
Engagement Period		6 – 8 sessions	20 hours
Eligibility Criteria	BPA location, over 18, completed an MBCP or has had a barrier to completing an MBCP and still seeking additional support for their use of FV.	BPA or City of Dandenong location, over 18, must be a father, or have a fathering relationship with a child and seeking support for their use of FV.	BPA location, over 18 and seeking support for their use of FV
Agency Brokerage Options	Limited at the assessment of practitioner	Nil	Limited at the assessment of practitioner
Information Sharing Process	Email information sharing requests to [email protected]	Email information sharing requests to [email protected]	Email information sharing requests to [email protected]
Secondary Consults	Yes, contact Team Leader of Stepping Forward for consultation.	Yes, contact Team Leader of Dad’s in Focus for consultation.	Yes, contact Team Leader of case management for consultation.

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

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]

Thorne Harbour Health

	Thorne Harbour Health
Services offered	LGBTQIA+ PUV case management PUV assessments In-person MBCP group (20 Sessions) FSC Victim survivor case management and counselling FSP Provider for LGBT+ clients AOD counselling/case management general counselling financial counselling
Eligibility Criteria	Some level of accountability and acknowledgement of harm. Must be able to provide the contact details for at least one person in their life that has been impacted by use of harm. Must be over 18.
Referral Process	Clients must self-refer and complete our online intake form
Catchment	Statewide
Mode of Delivery	Varied dependant on program
Agency Brokerage Options	Some access to PUV Brokerage if rationale can be provided in relation to supporting group attendance and engagement in the program.
Information Sharing Request Process	Send an email to [email protected] outlining what information you are seeking, if the request is under the FVISS or CISS, if you are an RAE or ISE (or both) and for what purpose the information is being requested (for risk assessment purposes or managing ongoing family violence risk)
Secondary Consultations	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

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.

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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