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South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SECASA)

SECASA acknowledges the Bunurong/Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, the Traditional Custodians and Owners of the lands where our programs operate. We pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.

We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment that embraces all ages, backgrounds, cultures, sexualities, genders and abilities.

Below are some resources for professionals who are supporting survivors of sexual assault and/or family violence. For specialist reasources, see Suporting an Older Adult and Supporting someone with a disability.

Secondary Consultation

SECASA offers a free secondary consultation service for industry professionals who are looking for input and to discuss a situation or incident they are dealing with that is related to sexual assault and/or family violence that may be related to a patient or one of their clients.

These consults will be conducted by a skilled sexual assault and family violence counsellor/advocate. For a consult within business hours please contact SECASA on: 8769 2200 (opt 1) for an after-hours consult please contact the Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292.

Training for education professionals and young people

If you are looking for training within an education setting such as a high school, primary school, kindergarten or with school aged children please see our ‘SECASA Schools Program’ page for more information on our comprehensive schools based training programs.

Training for other professionals

The Education and Training team at SECASA offer a range of community and professional training for those interested in gaining skills and insight into working with people of all genders who have experienced sexual assault and family violence.

Our mission is to facilitate skill development and knowledge sharing to create safer and more informed communities.

Our training programs are specifically designed to educate and empower community stakeholders, professionals and support workers. See our [training website] for more information


I need help right now

Supporting someone who discloses: Guidance for professionals

Supporting a young person – for professionals

Supporting older adults after sexual assault

Supporting people with a disability after a sexual assault

Recognising and responding to family violence: Guidance for professionals
About SECASA services

Children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviour
Specialist professional development and training