Sexual Assault Services Victoria
@sasvic.bsky.social
SASVic is the peak body for specialist sexual assault and harmful sexual behaviour services in Victoria, Australia.
Visit sasvic.org.au for more information.
To find a specialist sexual assault service in Victoria, visit: peak.sasvic.org.au/servicemap
Visit sasvic.org.au for more information.
To find a specialist sexual assault service in Victoria, visit: peak.sasvic.org.au/servicemap
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The Sexual Assault Crisis Line will be open on weekends and public holidays, including Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, & after 5pm on business days. During business hours, you can contact your local service by using our helpful service map: zurl.co/LpblJ
We welcome the Victorian Government’s commitment to reform vicarious liability laws so they apply to abuse by people engaged outside of employment contracts. This is a critical step toward justice for victim survivors harmed in institutional settings. #VicariousLiability
June 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
We welcome the Victorian Government’s commitment to reform vicarious liability laws so they apply to abuse by people engaged outside of employment contracts. This is a critical step toward justice for victim survivors harmed in institutional settings. #VicariousLiability
We also want to acknowledge the vital role of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in supporting Aboriginal survivors of sexual violence in Victoria, including the important work of Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service, VAHS, VACCA and Ballarat & District Aboriginal Cooperative.
Today, on National Sorry Day, we acknowledge the profound suffering, including sexual abuse, experienced by children who were forcibly removed from their families, Country and culture.
#NationalSorryDay
#NationalSorryDay
May 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
We also want to acknowledge the vital role of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in supporting Aboriginal survivors of sexual violence in Victoria, including the important work of Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service, VAHS, VACCA and Ballarat & District Aboriginal Cooperative.
Today, on National Sorry Day, we acknowledge the profound suffering, including sexual abuse, experienced by children who were forcibly removed from their families, Country and culture.
#NationalSorryDay
#NationalSorryDay
May 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Today, on National Sorry Day, we acknowledge the profound suffering, including sexual abuse, experienced by children who were forcibly removed from their families, Country and culture.
#NationalSorryDay
#NationalSorryDay
This week, we spoke to the Herald Sun about the extraordinary instability of funding to specialist sexual assault services. We said, "Surely we should be increasing the support available to sexual assault survivors": www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/sexua...
www.heraldsun.com.au
May 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
This week, we spoke to the Herald Sun about the extraordinary instability of funding to specialist sexual assault services. We said, "Surely we should be increasing the support available to sexual assault survivors": www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/sexua...
Child sexual exploitation happens far too often. Everyone has a role to play in keeping children safe in our communities, and we need to see responses from governments commensurate to the profound harm caused to children: t.co/1WxEpIufx0
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-13/child-protection-kids-unsafe-in-residential-care-homes/105133336
t.co
May 13, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Child sexual exploitation happens far too often. Everyone has a role to play in keeping children safe in our communities, and we need to see responses from governments commensurate to the profound harm caused to children: t.co/1WxEpIufx0
Today, we've released our top five priorities for the upcoming Victorian state budget. Number one: Prevent millions of dollars - a quarter of the sector's funding - from ending on 30 June.
Read more about how the budget can help survivors of sexual violence: zurl.co/JDy7w
Read more about how the budget can help survivors of sexual violence: zurl.co/JDy7w
May 12, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Today, we've released our top five priorities for the upcoming Victorian state budget. Number one: Prevent millions of dollars - a quarter of the sector's funding - from ending on 30 June.
Read more about how the budget can help survivors of sexual violence: zurl.co/JDy7w
Read more about how the budget can help survivors of sexual violence: zurl.co/JDy7w
As we approach the Victorian state budget on 20 May, we're calling for substantial investment in frontline specialist sexual assault services, including in an emergency response to child sexual abuse and harm in schools. Learn more about the campaign: sasvic.org.au/news/respect
April 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
As we approach the Victorian state budget on 20 May, we're calling for substantial investment in frontline specialist sexual assault services, including in an emergency response to child sexual abuse and harm in schools. Learn more about the campaign: sasvic.org.au/news/respect
In the lead up to the Victorian State Budget, we're calling for greater investment in survivors' recovery, including in more therapeutic and peer support groups delivered by the specialist sexual assault sector that are changing lives. Learn more: sasvic.org.au/news/campaign-recovery
April 15, 2025 at 4:11 AM
In the lead up to the Victorian State Budget, we're calling for greater investment in survivors' recovery, including in more therapeutic and peer support groups delivered by the specialist sexual assault sector that are changing lives. Learn more: sasvic.org.au/news/campaign-recovery
Sexual Assault Awareness Month begins today. We're calling on the Victorian Government to uphold victim survivors' rights to safety and justice. Learn more about our asks, including specialist sexual violence training for legal professionals and police: sasvic.org.au/news/rights
April 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Sexual Assault Awareness Month begins today. We're calling on the Victorian Government to uphold victim survivors' rights to safety and justice. Learn more about our asks, including specialist sexual violence training for legal professionals and police: sasvic.org.au/news/rights
Our exciting online event, Preventing sexual violence - what works? is this Friday! Learn more and get your ticket today: zurl.co/1FCl2
Join Emily Maguire, Professor Michael Salter and Kathleen Maltzahn on Friday 28 March as they explore approaches to sexual violence prevention. Facilitated by Professor Fiona Vera-Gray, this event will explore what works, where the gaps are & how to respond to the challenges of today: zurl.co/1FCl2
Preventing sexual violence - what works? In conversation with Emily Maguire, Michael Salter and Kathleen Maltzahn, facilitated by Fiona Vera-Gray
Get tickets on Humanitix - Preventing sexual violence - what works? In conversation with Emily Maguire, Michael Salter and Kathleen Maltzahn, facilitated by Fiona Vera-Gray hosted by Sexual Assault Se...
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March 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Our exciting online event, Preventing sexual violence - what works? is this Friday! Learn more and get your ticket today: zurl.co/1FCl2
Join Emily Maguire, Professor Michael Salter and Kathleen Maltzahn on Friday 28 March as they explore approaches to sexual violence prevention. Facilitated by Professor Fiona Vera-Gray, this event will explore what works, where the gaps are & how to respond to the challenges of today: zurl.co/1FCl2
Preventing sexual violence - what works? In conversation with Emily Maguire, Michael Salter and Kathleen Maltzahn, facilitated by Fiona Vera-Gray
Get tickets on Humanitix - Preventing sexual violence - what works? In conversation with Emily Maguire, Michael Salter and Kathleen Maltzahn, facilitated by Fiona Vera-Gray hosted by Sexual Assault Se...
zurl.co
March 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Join Emily Maguire, Professor Michael Salter and Kathleen Maltzahn on Friday 28 March as they explore approaches to sexual violence prevention. Facilitated by Professor Fiona Vera-Gray, this event will explore what works, where the gaps are & how to respond to the challenges of today: zurl.co/1FCl2
SASVic has two exciting job opportunities available! Civil Justice Project Lead: zurl.co/E4MgT and Justice Navigators Project Lead: zurl.co/rsfFM
Applications close on 16 February.
Applications close on 16 February.
Civil Justice Project Lead - Job in Melbourne - Sexual Assault Services Victoria
Civil Justice and Recovery Project Lead, creating a referral pathways between plaintiff lawyers and financial counsellors.
zurl.co
February 6, 2025 at 4:33 AM
SASVic has two exciting job opportunities available! Civil Justice Project Lead: zurl.co/E4MgT and Justice Navigators Project Lead: zurl.co/rsfFM
Applications close on 16 February.
Applications close on 16 February.
Sexual Violence: The Right to Recovery is fast approaching! Join us on 19 February for an exploration of recovery after sexual violence, including what survivors value beyond one-on-one counselling and how justice and advocacy can play an important part: events.humanitix.com/right-to-rec...
Sexual Violence: The Right to Recovery
SASVic welcomes people working with survivors of sexual violence anywhere in our society to learn about how we can collectivise recovery in Victoria.
events.humanitix.com
January 30, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Sexual Violence: The Right to Recovery is fast approaching! Join us on 19 February for an exploration of recovery after sexual violence, including what survivors value beyond one-on-one counselling and how justice and advocacy can play an important part: events.humanitix.com/right-to-rec...
"He said the topic was still “taboo” for gay males abused as kids, with many survivors “unrepresented” in data and unsure of where to get help."
Read more about how 'Not Alone' became a reality because of the incredible advocacy of Chris and Macca:
www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/radio...
Read more about how 'Not Alone' became a reality because of the incredible advocacy of Chris and Macca:
www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/radio...
January 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
"He said the topic was still “taboo” for gay males abused as kids, with many survivors “unrepresented” in data and unsure of where to get help."
Read more about how 'Not Alone' became a reality because of the incredible advocacy of Chris and Macca:
www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/radio...
Read more about how 'Not Alone' became a reality because of the incredible advocacy of Chris and Macca:
www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/radio...
On the weekend, we spoke to Macca and Nevena on Sat Mag about our new trauma information group for gay male survivors of sexual assault in childhood, starting on 20 February.
Listen now! joy.org.au/saturdaymaga...
@joy949.bsky.social
Listen now! joy.org.au/saturdaymaga...
@joy949.bsky.social
Saturday 11th January, 2025, Not Alone: Gay Men’s Trauma Information Group: Sexual Assault Services Victoria; Kathleen Maltzahn - CEO
Not Alone: Gay Men’s Trauma Information Group: Sexual Assault Services Victoria; Kathleen Maltzahn - CEO
joy.org.au
January 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
On the weekend, we spoke to Macca and Nevena on Sat Mag about our new trauma information group for gay male survivors of sexual assault in childhood, starting on 20 February.
Listen now! joy.org.au/saturdaymaga...
@joy949.bsky.social
Listen now! joy.org.au/saturdaymaga...
@joy949.bsky.social
Not Alone is a new 8-week online group for gay men in Victoria who have experienced sexual abuse in childhood.
This week, we spoke to The Wire about the group. Listen to learn more about Not Alone and the advocacy that made it possible:
www.thewire.org.au/story/new-pr...
#csa #sexualviolence
This week, we spoke to The Wire about the group. Listen to learn more about Not Alone and the advocacy that made it possible:
www.thewire.org.au/story/new-pr...
#csa #sexualviolence
January 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Not Alone is a new 8-week online group for gay men in Victoria who have experienced sexual abuse in childhood.
This week, we spoke to The Wire about the group. Listen to learn more about Not Alone and the advocacy that made it possible:
www.thewire.org.au/story/new-pr...
#csa #sexualviolence
This week, we spoke to The Wire about the group. Listen to learn more about Not Alone and the advocacy that made it possible:
www.thewire.org.au/story/new-pr...
#csa #sexualviolence
The Sexual Assault Crisis Line will be open on weekends and public holidays, including Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, & after 5pm on business days. During business hours, you can contact your local service by using our helpful service map: zurl.co/LpblJ
December 20, 2024 at 3:08 AM
The Sexual Assault Crisis Line will be open on weekends and public holidays, including Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, & after 5pm on business days. During business hours, you can contact your local service by using our helpful service map: zurl.co/LpblJ
1/ Protest has been a core way survivors of sexual assault and those in solidarity with them have won recognition of the harm of sexual violence and survivors' right to justice and redress.
December 20, 2024 at 2:04 AM
1/ Protest has been a core way survivors of sexual assault and those in solidarity with them have won recognition of the harm of sexual violence and survivors' right to justice and redress.
1/ Last night Australian time, the verdict was handed down in the trial of Dominique Pelicot. Today, we reflect on the case and Gisèle's strength, "I've decided not to be ashamed, I've done nothing wrong... They are the ones who must be ashamed".
December 20, 2024 at 12:21 AM
1/ Last night Australian time, the verdict was handed down in the trial of Dominique Pelicot. Today, we reflect on the case and Gisèle's strength, "I've decided not to be ashamed, I've done nothing wrong... They are the ones who must be ashamed".
On 19 February, SASVic is holding a brand new event exploring effective recovery after sexual violence and what survivors value beyond one-to-one therapy.
🐦Early bird tickets are available now! Visit Humanitix now: events.humanitix.com/right-to-rec...
#sexualviolence #csa #righttorecovery
🐦Early bird tickets are available now! Visit Humanitix now: events.humanitix.com/right-to-rec...
#sexualviolence #csa #righttorecovery
Sexual Violence: The Right to Recovery
SASVic welcomes people working with survivors of sexual violence anywhere in our society to learn about how we can collectivise recovery in Victoria.
events.humanitix.com
December 15, 2024 at 11:44 PM
On 19 February, SASVic is holding a brand new event exploring effective recovery after sexual violence and what survivors value beyond one-to-one therapy.
🐦Early bird tickets are available now! Visit Humanitix now: events.humanitix.com/right-to-rec...
#sexualviolence #csa #righttorecovery
🐦Early bird tickets are available now! Visit Humanitix now: events.humanitix.com/right-to-rec...
#sexualviolence #csa #righttorecovery
Do you work with survivors of sexual violence? This February, you're invited to our exciting new event, where we'll draw on the latest research, best practice & innovative practices to explore effective recovery after sexual violence. Learn more: qrco.de/bfck0T
#sexualviolence #righttorecovery
#sexualviolence #righttorecovery
Sexual Violence: The Right to Recovery
SASVic welcomes people working with survivors of sexual violence anywhere in our society to learn about how we can collectivise recovery in Victoria.
qrco.de
December 9, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Do you work with survivors of sexual violence? This February, you're invited to our exciting new event, where we'll draw on the latest research, best practice & innovative practices to explore effective recovery after sexual violence. Learn more: qrco.de/bfck0T
#sexualviolence #righttorecovery
#sexualviolence #righttorecovery
While we’re waiting for a response from the Attorney General, you can sign this petition calling for the decision to be reversed: www.change.org/p/reverse-th...
#auspol #csa
#auspol #csa
December 3, 2024 at 1:34 AM
While we’re waiting for a response from the Attorney General, you can sign this petition calling for the decision to be reversed: www.change.org/p/reverse-th...
#auspol #csa
#auspol #csa
Today, the Victorian Government will debate new justice reforms that will mean victim survivors will no longer need to be cross-examined at committal hearings. We've put together an explainer about why these reforms will make a difference:
www.sasvic.org.au/news/cross-e...
#Auspol
www.sasvic.org.au/news/cross-e...
#Auspol
Explainer: Justice reforms to committal hearings — Sexual Assault Services Victoria
What is changing? The Victorian Government is introducing justice system reforms which mean that complainants in sexual offence, family violence and stalking matters will no longer need to be cross-...
www.sasvic.org.au
November 26, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Today, the Victorian Government will debate new justice reforms that will mean victim survivors will no longer need to be cross-examined at committal hearings. We've put together an explainer about why these reforms will make a difference:
www.sasvic.org.au/news/cross-e...
#Auspol
www.sasvic.org.au/news/cross-e...
#Auspol
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of the #16DaysofActivism. Today is part of a world wide movement and a sign of the impact women have had in challenging men's violence against women.
November 25, 2024 at 3:33 AM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of the #16DaysofActivism. Today is part of a world wide movement and a sign of the impact women have had in challenging men's violence against women.
1/ Yesterday, we wrote to Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes, prompting her to take urgent legislative action in the wake of last week's High Court decision (Bird v DP) which, in Victoria, frees the Catholic Church from vicarious liability for the acts of priests prior to 2018.
November 19, 2024 at 5:28 AM
1/ Yesterday, we wrote to Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes, prompting her to take urgent legislative action in the wake of last week's High Court decision (Bird v DP) which, in Victoria, frees the Catholic Church from vicarious liability for the acts of priests prior to 2018.