Cultural Awareness

CASV welcomes people of all cultures, languages, faiths and ethnicities. Culture shapes how people experience violence, healing and asking for help, and we work to provide a service that is respectful, safe and responsive to each person’s cultural identity.

Our commitment

We acknowledge the Yuggera, Yugambeh and Quandamooka peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, and we are committed to valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, knowledge and ways of knowing. We also welcome people from all cultural, ethnic and language backgrounds, and we are committed to cultural safety, to listening and to continuing to learn.

How we work

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Everyone is welcome at CASV. We respect culture, kinship and connection to Country, and we are committed to ongoing learning about culturally safe practice.

Culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD)

CASV welcomes people of all cultural, ethnic, linguistic and religious backgrounds, including migrants, refugees and people from newly arrived communities. However long you have lived in Australia, and whatever your background or visa status, you deserve to feel safe, believed and supported.

Your language

If you would prefer to speak in your own language, we can arrange a qualified, confidential interpreter. Our team also includes multilingual staff. Please let us know when you contact us.

Culture and faith

We respect people’s cultural and faith backgrounds and do not make assumptions about your beliefs, family or community. Your story and your choices guide our work.

Always learning

Cultural awareness is ongoing. We reflect on our practice, listen to feedback and keep learning from the communities we serve.

Tell us what you need

If anything would make our service feel safer or more comfortable, such as an interpreter or a support person, please let us know when you contact us on 07 3808 3299 or admin@casv.org.au.

Other support

  • 13YARN (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support): 13 92 76
  • Murrigunyah Family & Cultural Healing Centre (Logan & Inala): (07) 3290 4254
  • Immigrant Women’s Support Service: (07) 3846 3490

General Enquiries

Self Referral Form

When we call you, the call will come from a private phone number

External Agency Referral Form

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The National Redress Scheme provides support to people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse.
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Based on the information you have received, are you required to make a mandatory report in relation to Section 229BC of the Queensland Criminal Code (Child Sexual Offences Reform) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020? More Information visit CASV website - Information- Mandatory Reporting ( https://casv.org.au/home/mandatory-reporting-229bc/ )
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