Services Provided:

The Mallee Sexual Assault Unit provide support and care to all victims of sexual assault. 

The service offers:

• 24 Hour Crisis Care
• Counselling and Support for those who have experienced sexual assault and for their families partners and friends. 
• Medical care, in addition to the examination facility / medical / legal requirements necessary to their victim exercising their rights under all.
• Support and Information regarding medical and legal process.
• Free Confidential Crisis Counselling Service.
• Community Education Programs directed to breaking down the myths surrounding sexual assault. 
• Education for professional groups. 
• Research on the incidence and prevention of sexual assault. 
• Information about sexual assault. 
• Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) information and assistance with victim's of crime compensation applications
• Library books and articles, videos, pamphlets, for all age groups. 
• Support Groups
• Self Defence Classes. 
• Advocacy / Referrals
• Consultation and Support for all persons professionals and agencies about disclosures and mandatory reporting etc.

Philosophy of the of Mallee Sexual Assault Unit is based on the understanding that:

• It is not the fault of the person assaulted. 
• No one has the right to sexually assault another person. 
• Sexual assault is an act of violence. 
• Sexual assault is a violation of basic human rights and therefore is a crime against the individual and society. 
• Sexual assault has social, emotional, medical, political and legal consequences, each of which must be responded to appropriately. 

Sexual Assault is a major social problem for which the community as a whole must take responsibility. 

FACTS NOT MYTHS:

The fact is:

• Sexual assault can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, culture, class, disability; however, it mainly happens to women and children. 
• Most victims / survivors know their attacker in some way. 
• Most sexual assaults are premeditated and well planned. 
• Most offenders look and act like ordinary people. 
• Offenders come from all social classes, income levels, races and age groups. 
• Sexual potency or sexual preference does not affect a persons ability to rape. 
• Sexual assault in marriage is common. 
• Some women are sexually assaulted by men whom they had seen as protectors; father, husband, boyfriend. 
• Victims / survivors of sexual assault can become stronger, more self respecting and aware. 
• We all have the right to feel safe all the time. 
• There's nothing so awful that we can't talk with someone about it