Family and Domestic Violence

We assist Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) women and their children, who have experienced family and domestic violence. Our team work collaboratively with you to provide culturally appropriate support, which includes counselling, safety planning, discussing options, and connecting you with legal, migration and community services.

We offer confidential support in an inclusive, safe place for people who have experienced family violence or abuse in an intimate partner relationship. This includes discussing and planning for the future, assessing risk, safety planning, and connecting you with legal, counselling and community services.

This program supports children aged 4-14 years who are at risk of homelessness and/or experiencing housing insecurity, through:

• Outreach support in Perth Metro area – we can support you at home, in school or in other community settings
• Practical and emotional support – therapeutic support, case management, risk assessment and safety planning
• Advocacy to support safety and wellbeing – support planning and referrals to other services

If your child or your client, would benefit from this support, please send through referrals to fdv@luma.org.au or call us on 6330 5400.

Mindful Nest is a free and flexible talk, play and art therapy program for children and young people of all genders, aged 0 to 25, who have experienced family and domestic violence. We provide a safe and welcoming space for young people to have their voice heard without judgment, to access support and reduce the impacts of family and domestic violence.

Children and youth enrolling into Mindful Nest will have access to:

• Counselling: Sessions are available with a trained provisional psychologist who has an extensive background in family and domestic violence.
• Art Therapy: Art therapy uses art as a form of communication, providing a safe way to explore feelings, emotions and experiences.
• Shark Cage® Group: This group is for young women aged 12-17 years old, and is about understanding family and domestic violence, recognising the behaviours and healing.

We accept referrals directly from clients and professionals, and will respond as soon as we can. Please download and fill in the referral form below.