Domestic & Family Violence

Domestic and Family Violence is a serious issue facing many people in Australia. If you are experiencing any type of Domestic Violence or Family Violence UCSA can help. You are not alone in this; Call us now for confidential support.

If you need support call 1300 067 777 today. If your safety is at risk, call 000

Coober Pedy and Surrounding Regions

(08) 8672 5220 | 0488 991 945 (24/7)
Coober Pedy

Port Augusta and Surrounding Regions

(08) 7628 3100 | 0428 326 529 (24/7)
36 Stirling Road, Port Augusta

Mid North

(08) 8633 8600 | 0428 326 540 (24/7)
60 Florence Street, Port Pirie

Lower North

(08) 8842 4033 | 0428 326 530 (24/7)
Shop 4 Village Plaza, 47 Old North Road, Clare

Yorke Peninsula

(08) 8821 0300 | 0428 326 527 (24/7)
8 Digby Street, Kadina

Information About Domestic Violence

Domestic and Family Violence is a complex issue and there are unique services available. If you are looking for a specific service, or would like to learn more about Domestic and Family Violence, visit the links below.

Want us to contact you? Have questions or concerns about someone in your life? Want us to contact you? Fill out the attached form letting us know how best to contact you. We will be in touch as soon as we can.	Learn more about Domestic and Family Violence Domestic Violence and Family Violence is complex issue. If you would like to learn more about who is affected by Domestic Violence and/ or Family Violence and the many ways it can manifest itself, click the button below.
Contact form	About Domestic and Family Violence
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme If you are concerned for the safety of someone, or for your own safety the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) can help provide you with information about your partners past by obtaining information from the South Australian Police. You can learn more about the program by visiting the SAPOL website by clicking the link below.	Useful Links There are many useful resources available outside of our website. If you are looking for more information, or for a specific service we do not currently offer, you can find out more by visiting the sites in the page linked below.
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme	Useful Links

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Uniting Country SA provides services to families, single adults and children, who are experiencing difficulties such as domestic violence, disability and mental health issues, financial distress, homelessness, and family breakdown in country SA.
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Domestic & Family Violence

Uniting Country SA's Domestic Violence services provide support to people in regional South Australia who are dealing with domestic and family violence in their lives.
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If you need support call 1300 067 777 today. If your safety is at risk, call 000

Coober Pedy and Surrounding Regions

Port Augusta and Surrounding Regions

Mid North

Lower North

Yorke Peninsula

Information About Domestic Violence

Want us to contact you?

Learn more about Domestic and Family Violence

Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme

Useful Links