Expressing yourself creatively can be healing: e.g., painting, art, singing, dancing, and writing.
SAFE ON COUNTRY, SAFE IN COMMUNITY
Have someone you can talk to that you know will be confidential. Do you have an aunty, sister or worker you can trust? If you feel safe to, let family and friends know that you are in a Domestic or Family Violence situation and whether or not you have an ADVO. Ask trusted family and friends to visit you daily, if needed, and go with you to see mob or sorry business if you feel unsafe and want to attend. If possible, don’t go to places where you feel unsafe from your abuser or family.
Have your phone and essential things in a bag so you can be ready to leave if necessary. Plan a safe place you can go if you are in danger and how you can get there. Arrange a code word with your trusted family or friends, which lets them know that you are unsafe and that they should get help. Reach out to a support service for help. Request an Aboriginal support worker if it helps you feel more comfortable and safe to share your story.
Aboriginal Contact Line - Victim’s Services L ne - Victim’s Services Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre NSW
1800 019 123 Provides support to victims of crime with financial and counselling support
1800 686 587 wirringabaiya.org.au
Aboriginal Legal Services
1800 765 767 police charges, court matters. 1800 733 233 care, protection, family matters alsnswact.org.au Northern Rivers Freecall: 1800 633 637 acon.org.au , for sista girls and brother boys
ACON
Artwork donated by Tammy Johnson. The painting story: The blue circles represent family and community. The red reflects anger and suffering. The blue shapes represent the continued pain and damage to our families and communities, and the long healing process. The bright circle in the middle of the painting represents a meeting place; somewhere you can go to feel safe, whether it is on country, in community or with family and friends.
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