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Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT

DVCS provides 24/7 crisis support to anyone affected by domestic & family violence in the ACT. DVCS provides 24/7 support every day of the year.

The Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) is an inclusive service providing one-off or ongoing support to people in the Canberra community who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, intimate partner, domestic or family violence. If you are worried about your safety or the safety of a friend or family member, we have a team ready to take your call. You don’t have to give us your name and w

e accept reverse charge calls. Our services include crisis intervention, safety planning and access to safe emergency accommodation for anyone who is experiencing or has experienced domestic and family violence.

09/06/2026

REMINDER: AusAlert is being tested in the ACT area at 10:30am TOMORROW. The alert will be sent to some devices in the ACT and may cause a loud noise and vibrate even when phones are on silent or Do Not Disturb.

These alerts may expose the location or existence of safe phones or devices that form part of a safety plan for victim-survivors of family violence.

If you have a device you need to keep yourself safe, and receiving the alert may put your safety at risk, you can:
- Turn off your mobile device or put it on airplane mode at least one hour before the test, and
- Keep your device off for 24 hours, as the alert could still be received if the phone is switched back on within that timeframe

More information is available on the AusAlert website: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/community-resources/staying-safe-ausalert

If you need support around safety planning, please contact the DVCS 24/7 Crisis Intervention phone line on 02 62 800 900.

06/06/2026

A new government emergency alert system is being tested in the ACT area at 10.30am on Wednesday 10 June (next week). The alert will be sent to some devices in the ACT and may cause a loud noise and vibrate even when devices are on silent or Do Not Disturb.

These alerts may expose the location or existence of safe phones or devices that form part of a safety plan for victim-survivors of family violence.

If you have a device you need to keep yourself safe, and receiving the alert may put your safety at risk, you can:
- Turn off your device or put it on airplane mode at least one hour before the test, and
- Keep your device off for 24 hours, as the alert could still be received if the phone is switched back on within that timeframe.

More information is available on the AusAlert website and at this page: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/community-resources/staying-safe-ausalert

If you need support for safety planning, please contact the DVCS 24/7 Crisis Intervention phone line on 02 62 800 900.

Please share this information with friends or family members who may need it.

04/06/2026

🚨Staying safe during the AusAlert tests

A new government emergency alert system is being tested in the ACT area at 10:30am on Wednesday 10 June. The alert will be sent to some devices in the ACT and may cause a loud noise and vibrate even when phones are on silent or Do Not Disturb.

These alerts may expose the location or existence of safe phones or devices that form part of a safety plan for victim-survivors of family violence.

If you have a device you need to keep yourself safe, and receiving the alert may put your safety at risk, you can:
- Turn off your device or put it on airplane mode at least one hour before the test, and
- Keep your device off for 24 hours, as the alert could still be received if the phone is switched back on within that timeframe.

More information is available on the AusAlert website: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/community-resources/staying-safe-ausalert -ausalert

If you need support for safety planning, please contact the DVCS 24/7 Crisis Intervention phone line on 02 62 800 900.

Please share this information with friends or family members who may need it.

01/06/2026

We're accepting applications to join our crisis intervention team on a part-time basis.

Applicants must have the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation - including the requirement to complete afternoon and evening shift work.

Applications close 16 June.

More information can be found here: https://au.seek.com/job/92336457?ref=search-standalone&type=standard&origin=showNewTab =2a9f9ff41f29e0852bcbbe7d567444977ecf4858

27/05/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, for which this year's theme is 'All In' - a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

'All In' makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.

This reminds us that reconciliation and advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights isn’t a passive activity, and it is not solely the responsibility of First Nations people, who have carried the weight of championing, explaining and acting for far too long.

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us.

21/05/2026

Today, the ACT Government announced ongoing funding for our crisis intervention services, meaning our 24/7 crisis line will continue to operate with certainty for the next three years.

Addressing family violence in our community requires sustained investment. For many years, we have been calling for longer-term funding to allow services like us to plan for the future and provide certainty to the community.

This multi-year arrangement means we will be able to maintain the operation of our crisis line 24/7, 365 days a year.

It means people experiencing domestic and family violence in the ACT can have confidence someone will be there to respond to their call.

We are grateful to the ACT Government for the steps they have taken today.

This ACT Budget also includes a funding boost that will allow us to hire two additional staff members, and a commitment to our men’s behaviour change program that guarantees its operation until at least mid-2028.

We look forward to working with the government to make sure we can maximise the impact of these two new staffing positions for victim-survivors.

Our service has played a central role in supporting our community members experiencing domestic and family violence for nearly 40 years.

We hope that today’s announcement signals a recognition of our expertise and a platform for ongoing partnership with the ACT Government as significant reforms are introduced to address family and domestic violence and ensure all Canberrans can access the support they need.

07/05/2026

We are hiring a Crisis Intervention Team Leader to join our team for 12-months (parental leave replacement position). If you are interested, applications close on Tuesday 12th, so check out the position description on our website or give the business line a call on 6280 6999.

04/05/2026

This Wednesday, we will be gathering at Gorman Arts Centre to honour and remember those whose lives have been taken by domestic and family violence.

The first Wednesday of May is the National Day of Remembrance within Domestic Violence Awareness Month. DVCS has long held the privilege of bringing together our community in the ACT for this significant day through the candlelight vigil. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Date: Wednesday 6 May
Time: 5.45pm for a 6pm start
Venue: Main Hall, Gorman Arts Centre

Registration is not necessary, and we warmly welcome you to share this event and bring others along. Should you have any requirements or other questions, please email us at [email protected]

27/04/2026

The annual candlelight vigil is coming up next week and we warmly welcome our community to join us.

The first Wednesday of May is the National Day of Remembrance within Domestic Violence Awareness Month. DVCS has long held the privilege of bringing together our community in the ACT to honour and remember people whose lives have been taken by domestic and family violence through this vigil.

Date: Wednesday 6 May
Time: 5.45pm for a 6pm start
Venue: Main Hall, Gorman Arts Centre

Registration is not necessary, and we welcome you to share this event and bring others along. Should you have any requirements or questions, please email us at [email protected]

24/04/2026

DVCS is still taking calls this long weekend. If you need help, you can call us on 02 62 800 900 at any time. If we do not answer your call straight away, please leave a detailed voicemail letting us know if it is safe for us to call you back, and our team will return your call as soon as possible.

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Canberra Central, ACT

Telephone

+61262800900

Website

http://www.dvcs.org.au/, https://dvcs.org.au/get-involved/events/, https://canberraday.org.au/o/domestic-violence-crisis

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