Sexual Assault Councelling Service
Patient information
The Sexual Assault Services provide specialist counselling services to people affected by sexual assault.
What we do
We provide face-to-face counselling to people of all genders who have experienced sexual assault. We work with each person in the way that suits them best.
Sexual assault can change the way you feel about yourself, how safe you feel or how you relate to family and friends.
Sometimes these feelings can become overwhelming or confusing. Speaking to a counsellor can help make sense of your experience.
We work with each person in the way that suits them best.
We offer:
Yarra Place (Blacktown/Mt Druitt)
- crisis support (Yarra Place only)
- ongoing counselling
- groups for children, young people and adults (including adult survivors of child sexual assault)
- support for medical or forensic examinations in relation to sexual assault (Yarra Place only)
- information and support for non-offending parents and/or carers
- court preparation and support
- advocacy, information and referrals
Grevillea Cottage (Westmead)
- ongoing counselling
- for people over 16 years
- groups for young people and adults (including adult survivors of child sexual assault)
- information and support for non-offending parents and/or carers
- court preparation and support
- advocacy, information and referrals
Who we care for
- Children, young people and adults
- Adult survivors of childhood abuse
- Non-offending family & friends
How to access this service
Yarra Place (Blacktown/Mt Druitt)
Contact us on 9881 8700 and ask for the Sexual Assault Referral Management counsellor. This service is available Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.
If you have been recently assaulted (within the past seven days) please contact Blacktown Hospital on 9881 8000. They will contact a crisis sexual assault counsellor. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Grevillea Cottage (Westmead)
Contact us on 8890 7940 and ask for the Sexual Assault Referral Management counsellor. This service is available Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.
If you have been recently assaulted (within the past seven days) please contact Blacktown Hospital on 9881 8000. They will contact a crisis sexual assault counsellor. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What is sexual assault?
Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual behaviour that makes you feel threatened, scared or uncomfortable.
Sexual assault is a crime. You have the right to say what happens to your body. You are not responsible for the sexual assault.
Sexual assault can:
- include exposure, touching, sexual intercourse or penetration of any part of a person’s body.
- be committed by a complete stranger or by someone known to you, even a member of your family
- affect people of any age, gender, sexual orientation, social status or cultural background.
Cost for this service
This service is free.
Location
Yarra Place (Blacktown/Mt Druitt)
We are based at Blacktown Community Health Centre on the corner of Blacktown Road and Marcel Crescent, Blacktown
Grevillea Cottage (Westmead)
Grevillea Cottage is located at Westmead Hospital, on Darcy Rd.
First meeting
Yarra Place (Blacktown/Mt Druitt)
When you arrive at the Community Health Centre, go to Unit 1 and tell the receptionist your counsellor’s name. The receptionist will call your counsellor to come and meet you.
At your appointment, your counsellor will talk to you about your concerns and feelings.
Together with your counsellor, you will decide on what you talk about, what your goals are and how counselling can help you.
Grevillea Cottage (Westmead)
When you arrive at Grevillea Cottage, tell the receptionist your counsellor’s name. The receptionist will call your counsellor to come and meet you.
At your appointment, your counsellor will talk to you about your concerns and feelings.
Together with your counsellor, you will decide on what you talk about, what your goals are and how counselling can help you.