Abuse & Assault Services

Men's Behaviour Change Program

Centacare

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About Us

We have a range of domestic and family violence services available to women, men and children.

Our support and prevention programs include:

  • counselling
  • information
  • court support for men
  • group work
  • information, referral and support for women
  • information, referral and support for men
  • assisted referrals to other services

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs

Behaviour Change Program for men who use violence and/or abuse in their relationships. The program assists men to stop engaging in abuse and violence and to develop and maintain non-violent and respectful relationships. Topics include:

  • understanding domestic violence and the use of power and control in relationships
  • understanding attitudes, thoughts and feelings
  • time-out strategy
  • understanding and respecting boundaries
  • understanding thoughts and emotions
  • impact and consequences of abusive behaviour on families
  • developing constructive communication
  • understanding the cycle and processes of abuse/violence
  • being accountable for actions
  • maintaining the change process to establish and maintain respectful, caring and non-violent relationships.

Court Information and Referral

This service provides support, information and referral for men attending Domestic Violence Court.

No fees are charged for these programs.

Quick Facts About The Region

Centacare - Gold Coast Family Relationship Centre is located in the suburb of Southport, the division of Division 6 in the council of Gold Coast, the state electorate of Southport and the federal electorate of Moncrieff.