Riverland Domestic
Violence Action
Group

Berri Community Correctional Centre (as part of the South Australian Department for Correctional Services) is involved in administering the supervision of offenders on various orders imposed by the Courts and the Parole Board within the Riverland area. Its roles include giving professional advice to courts on the background of offenders, possible sanctioning options and ensuring that offenders are provided with opportunities to address their offending behavior. There are various therapeutic intervention programs that are delivered on a regular basis to address offence related issues involving substance abuse, anger management, victim awareness and domestic violence. Berri Community Correctional Centre is currently committed to the ongoing delivery of a 12 week Stopping Violence therapeutic program for men, which examines and addresses the use of domestic violence and the effects of this on their partners, associated family members and the community. Future therapeutic programs will be delivered involving mandated and non-mandated clients from within the Riverland community
Phone (08) 85952366

The Child & Adolescent Mental Heath Service (CAMHS) is a free counselling and therapy service provided by Southern Adelaide Health Service to the Riverland community. CAMHS assists children, young people and their families to find solutions to a range of emotional, behavioural, psychiatric and family relationship problems. Riverland CAMHS employs four clinical staff with backgrounds in social work and psychology. Program areas include School Support, Youth Therapy, Community Therapy, and Early Intervention. CAMHS also has a visiting child & adolescent psychiatrist. CAMHS therapists provide visiting services to the major towns in the Riverland area. Common problems dealt with by CAMHS include: family crisis, conflict, stress for young people, grief and loss, behavioural problems, attempted suicide, depression, fears and anxieties, eating disorders and the effects of child abuse. Referrals to CAMHS can be made by general practitioners, allied health professionals, schools and other community groups with client consent. Families and young people in the Riverland area can also self refer to CAMHS by phoning 8582 4290. CAMHS Web Site

The RDVU provides: Accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Also support for women not needing accommodation, counselling & referrals to other agencies. Outreach services to Riverland Region incorporating "Phoenix Network" web cams so you can talk to the RDVU without travel. They are located at Pinnaroo Hospital, Swan Reach Area School, Brown's Well Area School, Waikerie
Phone (08) 85822100 RDVU Web Site

The South Australian Housing Trust provides a broad range of housing services to the people of South Australia. Our Services include the provision of public housing, private rental assistance as well as housing programs that cater for young people and customers with special needs. Services are accessable from one of our 17 metropolitan or country offices. The Housing Trust is also responsible for maintaining private rental standards through its Housing Improvement Branch.
Phone 13 12 99
More information about the Housing Trust can be found and easily printed by visiting our Web Site

Domestic Violence is a crime and police will take action. South Australia Police aim to protect and increase the safety of victims of domestic violence.

In an emergency please ring 000
If you have been a victim of domestic violence or if you are seeking advice or assistance please ring 131444.

Riverland Criminal Investigation Branch has two female officers with specialised training in domestic violence and they can assist with advice on

• Safety plans
• Restraint orders
• Police and family court custody issues
• Assault charges
• Referral to agencies for assistance/counselling
• Court support

Anglican Community Care is a not for profit organisation offering care and support services to families and individuals throughout the Southern Country Region of South Australia. We offer a wide range of programs to help families & individuals gain the support they need to achieve their goals for change.
Some of the programs we offer are:

• Foster Care
• Emergency Relief
• Emergency and Supported Accommodation
• Reunification
• Family Support
• Flying Start
• Opening Doors
• Riverland Indigenous Youth Activities Program

A department of the Riverland Regional Health Service.

Provides a range of free services for women by women.
Services include

• Counselling and support
• Women's health information

Relationships Australia (SA) is an independent, non-profit organisation committed to enhancing the lives of individuals, families and communities and supporting positive and respectful relationships. In our work we are responsive to the needs of different groups and we aim to redress discrimination on the basis of gender, age, sexuality, disability, race, creed and nationality. We provide a broad range of services from our Riverland office, including relationship counselling, relationship education, family dispute resolution, services to families affected by violence, Family Relationship Centre outreach services, Break Even Gambling Rehabilitation Service (therapeutic counselling and financial counselling), Respond SA Adult Childhood Sexual Abuse Service, and MOSAIC HIV and Hepatitis C counselling.

Riverland Office Address:
9 Kay Avenue
BERRI SA 5343

Telephone: (08) 8582 4122
Fax: (08) 8582 4152
Email: rasaberri@rasa.org.au
Internet: www.relationships.com.au ; www.respondsa.org.au ; www.socialrelations.edu.au