Centre Against Violence (CAV)

Who we are
Centre Against Violence is a not‑for‑profit organisation funded by theVictorian Government Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, withadditional project funding from the Federal Government. We deliver specialistfamily violence crisis support and sexual assault services across the OvensMurray region.

What we do

We offer advocacy, information and support for adult andchild victim survivors of family violence, sexual assault, and harmful sexualbehaviours.
Our sexual assault support team provides therapeutic groupwork and one‑on‑one care to those impacted recently or historically.
We assess and treat harmful sexual behaviours in childrenand young people aged 5 to 17, and support the families and carers involved.
We deliver crisis accommodation and recovery support, aswell as practical help such as material aid, safety modifications, specialistreferrals, and police advocacy for people experiencing family violence.
We run group programs that support healing, recovery andconnection for people affected by violence and abuse. These includetrauma-informed therapeutic groups as well as Caring Dads, a program forfathers who want to strengthen their relationships with their children.

We operate full‑time in Wangaratta and Wodonga, with outreach services acrossthe Ovens Murray Region

For sexual assault crisis support: Call 03 5722 2203 duringbusiness hours. After hours call the Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL), 24/7,on 1800 806 292
For family violence crisis support: Call The Orange Door on1800 271 157 during business hours. After hours call Safe Steps on 1800 015 188

For emergency safety, call POLICE on 000