Early Access to Support & Engagement

Earlier Access to Support and Engagement (EASE) provides early intervention support for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV). EASE aims to support victim-survivors of DFV before risk increases or a crisis situation develops and assist victim-survivors to remain safe in a home of their choosing rather than being made homeless due to DFV.

About our service

EASE is a framework of early intervention support that is flexible and responsive to the needs of victim-survivors from different backgrounds and in different situations. 

EASE focuses on improved safety and positive lifestyle outcomes for victim-survivors, through varying activities, co-designed with identified communities, maintaining a cultural, client-centred lens.

Centacare will provide dynamic, trauma informed responses to victim-survivors, or those at risk of DFV through integrated, community-based, earlier intervention case management responses. 

EASE aims to build the knowledge capital and existing resources of individuals, families and communities. This will enable the identification and appropriate response to DFV, including through referrals and partnerships with key community and specialist services.

This service is funded by Department for Human Services.

Our Supports

EASE provides dynamic, trauma informed case management responses including:

• Case management support; risk assessment, reviews and safety planning.
• Domestic Violence counselling and education for victim-survivors.
• Referrals to appropriate services.
• Support for development and maintenance of links between victim-survivors and their community and supports.
• Domestic violence education for communities that include key access points for DFV services.

Partners 

• Women’s Safety Services SA
• Nunga Mi:Minar – Northern Regional Aboriginal Family Violence Service
• Australian Refugee Association

Eligibility

Our service is for:

• Clients staying/located in the Naracoorte Lucindale and Tatiara Local Government Areas who are seeking domestic violence support.
• Clients who may not recognize they are experiencing DFV and who may not feel comfortable to access specialist services. 
• Families experiencing domestic or family violence where the couple may wish to remain in the relationship.

Referrals

• self-referrals,
• referrals from clinical and non-clinical service providers,
• referrals from family members and friends.

Contact

Phone 08 8303 6640