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Primary Care FSV Support

Do you suspect a patient, or their children, is experiencing family or sexual violence? It is essential that you ask the question and help them take action.

The North and North West Tasmanian Sexual Assault Support Service, known as Laurel House, is a not-for-profit, community-based specialist sexual assault support service.

Our team provides sexual assault trauma counselling, support, education and training. We provide an inclusive, holistic service that addresses sexual inequalities and abuses by advocating for individual and community change.

Every week, on average, a Tasmanian primary care practice will see at least five (5) patients who are currently experiencing family and sexual violence, including child sexual abuse.

This new service helps doctors connect them with support.

The service is free, integrated and delivered by Tasmania’s specialist family and sexual violence services:

PCFSVS is funded by Primary Health Tasmania.

Primary Care FSV (PCFSV) Support is available to help General Practices (GPs) or Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS) to:

  • Spot the signs of family and sexual violence (including child sexual abuse)
  • Ask the right questions about FSV
  • Validate disclosures of FSV
  • Assess FSV patient risk
  • Document FSV to meet legal requirements and practice standards
  • Act to prevent harm, ensure patient safety, and provide ongoing care – including intensive assistance from PCFSV support to ‘close the referral loop’ for patients experiencing FSV.

Get help now

If you, or anyone else is in immediate danger, call 000

Northern Tasmania

North West Tasmania

If you require assistance outside of business hours, please call the 24/7 Statewide Support number below:

(1800 697 877)

Have a less urgent enquiry?

Please fill out the form below and your enquiry will be responded to within two business days

Thank you for contacting Laurel House.

We have received your message and will aim to respond using your preferred method within two business days.

If you require support out of business hours, please phone 1800MySupport (1800 697 877). If you are located in the north or north west, a Laurel House team member will answer your call.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 000.

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