Helping people affected by family violence for 45 years
Our specialist service provides support and education to help victim survivors of family violence in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne be safe, take control of their lives, and work towards a better future.
Safety
Secure crisis accommodation, risk assessment and safety planning.
Support
Practical assistance, information and advice to help make choices for a safer future.
Education
Community programs and groups to support wellbeing and recovery.
Our programs
Step Forward Support Group
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School Term 3
A family violence support program for women impacted by family violence.
Art and Wellbeing
Upcoming date
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Wednesday August 7
A free group for women impacted by family violence to explore their creativity and find healing through colour, texture, nature play and movement with Art Therapy.
Our key partners
Our latest news
Kara FVS news
Children in refuge. A journey of resistance and empowerment.
Children escaping family violence alongside their mother are receiving increased attention to their experiences and needs as victim-survivors themselves.
Kara FVS news
Children in refuge. A journey of resistance and empowerment.
Children escaping family violence alongside their mother are receiving increased attention to their experiences and needs as victim-survivors themselves.
Kara FVS news
Hope. A new book by Rosie Batty
As a fellow advocate and Friend Geraldine Bilston (Board member) gives her reflections on "Hope" by Rosie Batty
Kara FVS news
Hope. A new book by Rosie Batty
As a fellow advocate and Friend Geraldine Bilston (Board member) gives her reflections on "Hope" by Rosie Batty
Case studies
Case Study: Samira
Young, alone and 30 weeks pregnant, Samira arrived in need of advice and support on how to navigate her and her child’s future.
Case studies
Case Study: Samira
Young, alone and 30 weeks pregnant, Samira arrived in need of advice and support on how to navigate her and her child’s future.