Case Management Program for adults using Family Violence
Recognising that you want to make changes in your behaviour takes courage. Whether you’re concerned about your actions or others have expressed concerns, we’re here to support you on your journey toward positive change.
About This Program
Family Life provides free Case Management support for adults using family violence in the Bayside Peninsula area (Bayside, Frankston, Glen Eira, Kingston, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip and Stonnington). 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 such as alcohol and other drugs (AOD), disability services, mental and physical health, parenting services, financial counselling, employment, social support and housing services.
- Assisting in engagement with programs that aim to stop family violence and address barriers to engaging in the change process
The program provides up to 20 hours of support and can be provided face to face, by telephone or through outreach.
Is This Program for Me?
This program has the following eligibility criteria:
- Are aged 18 years or over; inclusive of all sexualities & gender diverse communities.
- 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.
- We welcome people that identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or have English as a secondary language, and require support to access culturally appropriate specialist.
And at least one of the following:
- Have been removed from the home as a result of using violence against family members and require practical support around managing risk.
- Have been assessed as unsuitable for a Men’s Behaviour Change Program due to:
- English is not their primary language.
- have complex needs that require intervention, support and stability before they can safely participate in programs that aim to stop family violence, including mental health, AOD and homelessness issues.
- have complex needs that require an individualised response, including cognitive impairment and acquired brain injury (ABI), and require support around complex health and social issues.
- may not be group appropriate due to the nature of their offending or due to the relationship context.
- are otherwise ineligible for a Men’s Behaviour Change Program.
- Are currently attending or have recently attended a Men’s Behaviour Change Program
- Are currently completing or have completed Dads in Focus and require additional practical support.
Getting Started
If you’d like to learn more about the services we offer at Family Life, please call us on (03) 8599 5433 — we’re happy to answer your questions.
If you’re seeking support for yourself or someone else, please complete our online support request form, and a member of our team will be in touch.
If you need urgent or emergency assistance, you’ll find a list of helpful organisations on our Contact Us page.
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