Domestic Violence

South West Sydney Legal Centre case study

A simple gesture….struck my heart at a time where I had nothing….

Julie’s* story (BDVS Client) A simple gesture….struck my heart at a time where I had nothing…. The Bankstown Domestic Violence Service (BDVS) has been exceptional in assisting me through this hard time. I am grateful to have my case…

Domestic Violence

A new life, free from violence….

Penny’s story A new life, free from violence…. Penny, a young Pacific Islander woman, was married to her husband for 9 years. Penny’s husband was already a permanent resident of Australia when they married. Penny was very happy to…

Domestic Violence

Staying Home Leaving Violence….

Mary’s story The team at Staying Home Leaving Violence, helped Mary to start living a happy and violent free life…. Mary* is a mum of four children, the sole provider for her family. Her ex-husband was not contributing to…

Australian Government

An identity at last….

Taito’s story An identity at last…. Taito came to see us explaining he had no official identity. Taito migrated to Australia when he was only 3 years old, accompanied by his aunty. As a youth, Taito was charged and…

English Second Language

Helping Matius and Frida who had poor English skills and were underpaid for 3...

Matius and Frida’s story Helping Matius and Frida who had poor English skills and were underpaid for 3 years…. Matius* and Frida*, husband and wife who worked as cleaners on a casual basis for a child care center for…

Driving Offence

Desperate and facing a jail term….

Bob’s story Desperate and facing a jail term…. Bob is a middle aged Aboriginal man who has a long history of driving offences. Charged with driving whilst disqualified and convicted of similar offences in the past, Bob was desperate…

SWSLC - Bankstown Domestic Violence Service case study

BDVS

I feel extremely satisfied with the support….

Sue’s* story (BDVS Client) A new life, free from violence…. Just under four months ago my life was turned upside down following some very unfortunate events. My beautiful daughters and I were left shattered, scared and feeling very alone. …

Domestic Violence

SWSLC – Great significance for victims of Domestic Violence….

Amelia’s story I believe that your service is of great significance for victims of Domestic Violence…. I separated with my ex due to domestic violence recently. Initially contacted by the SHLV team where we had a consultation, a caseworker…

Domestic Violence

Finding a way out of domestic violence…..

Susan’s story Finding a way out of domestic violence….. Susan was 17 years old, just finished school and was married. Her first year of marriage she describes as perfect, she believed her husband would always protect and provide for…

Posts Tagged: Domestic Violence

A simple gesture….struck my heart at a time where I had nothing….

A new life, free from violence….

Staying Home Leaving Violence….

An identity at last….

Helping Matius and Frida who had poor English skills and were underpaid for 3...

Desperate and facing a jail term….

I feel extremely satisfied with the support….

SWSLC – Great significance for victims of Domestic Violence….

Finding a way out of domestic violence…..

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