What is it?

Futures Free from Violence (FFFV) offers women, trans, and gender diverse people who have used force and/or violence in family and intimate partner relationships the opportunity to work towards change in both a supported group and one-to-one therapeutic environment. Our program is for women, trans and gender diverse people who identify as heterosexual as well as queer.

We aim to facilitate understanding of participants’ experiences, actions and thinking in a judgement-free environment, which considers how beliefs are shaped by our values and experiences.

Eligibility:

  • People over 18 years old
  • Women, trans and gender-diverse people (including those identifying as queer or heterosexual) who have used force and/or violence in their family or relationships
  • Statewide across VIC only, groups running face-to-face; online group and individual work available

FFFV is free to participants and we offer:

  • A group to explore and learn alternatives to force which build on participants’ own experiences
  • Processes and tools to help people to make different choices within relationships, to work towards healing, and foster supportive and positive relationships
  • Individual therapeutic and support work
  • Individual support by a specialist family violence parenting practitioner who offers exploration around healthy relationships, attachment, child development and parenting skills

Family Violence Response Referral Form

If you want to self-refer to our programs, please contact us by phone: (03) 9663 6733 or by email: queerspacefv@ds.org.au.

To enhance family violence assessment and safety management, services referring clients to Drummond Street Services Family Violence Response Programs are required to fill out this referral form. We accept referrals from Corrections, Courts, Child Protection, Police, or any other relevant services.

FV Response has two programs open to external referrals:

  • With Respect is a case management support program for anybody identifying as LGBTQIA+ who has experienced family violence.
  • Futures Free From Violence is a support program for women, trans and gender diverse people who have used harm and/or force in family settings and provides group and individual interventions to address this behaviour.

Send us an email or contact us on 03 9663 6733 for any related queries, or email the completed form to queerspacefv@ds.org.au.

Why Choose Drummond Street Services?

  • Expert Guidance: Our team consists of skilled professionals with extensive experience in parenting and family counselling.
  • Holistic Approach: We offer a whole-family and community-based approach to support, ensuring you receive the comprehensive care you need.
  • Accessible Services: With both in-person and remote options available, our services are accessible to individuals and families throughout Melbourne.

Contact Us Today and take the first step toward enhancing your family’s wellbeing and relationships.

Call now on 03 9663 6733 or email queerspacefv@ds.org.au to speak with an experienced practitioner.