Crisis and Homelessness

The GEGAC Family Violence Team provides a confidential service for victims and survivors of family violence, and children experiencing family violence.

We assist in providing information, advocacy, referral, and support to people who have experienced violence in their relationships.

For more information

To learn more call GEGAC main reception on 5150 0700 and ask for Family Violence Services Intake.

Here’s some more information about family violence services:

• Family Violence Protection Act 2008
• Information sharing and MARAM reforms

The Willaneen is short-term confidential crisis accommodation for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women and children who are experiencing or are escaping family violence.

The Willaneen is a communal living arrangement.

Our workers aim to empower, encourage and guide families in assisting them in their journey to make life changing decisions, including the aim to live a healthy life and to connect to culture and identity.

For more information

To learn more, call GEGAC main reception on 5150 0700 and ask about The Willaneen.

Nungurra Youth Accommodation provides a range of services and support to help young people get back on their feet and move towards a brighter future.

Nungurra is located in Bairnsdale, Victoria, and has been operating for over 20 years.

To speak with a member of our Nungurra team call 5152 2188 or email nungurra@gegac.org.au

The Children & Youth Resources program provides support, information and referrals for accommodation services for young Aboriginal people aged 0 – 18 who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

The role of the Children & Youth Resource worker is to provide therapeutic support for Aboriginal children and young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

To learn more:

To learn more, call GEGAC main reception on 5150 0700 and request Children Youth Resources Intake, or email CYR@gegac.org.au

Here’s some more info from the Commission for Children and Young People.

GEGAC can support Aboriginal individuals and families in the private rental market.

There are also incentives and benefits for landlords, to help maintain rental properties and avoid termination of tenancies.

Call 5150 0700 and ask to speak to the APRAP team, or email APRAP@gegac.org.au