If you are at risk of immediate harm from Family Violence ring Victoria Police on 000.

If there violence in your relationship, you can call:

• Melton Family Services on 9747 7200
• Women’s Health West on 9689 9588
• Men’s  Referral Service on 1800 858 858 or 9428 2899

Violence against women is recognised as one of the most widespread, yet hidden, human rights abuses in the world. Women who experience violence suffer from decreased physical, mental and emotional health, social isolation and are less able to participate in community life.  Children exposed to violence are less able to form healthy attachments and may experience significant emotional, physical and developmental issues.

Melton Family Violence Network

The Melton Family Violence Network (MFVN) is an important forum for local service providers to discuss service coordination and other practice issues. The network meets monthly and is currently guiding the development of a Melton City Council Preventing Violence Against Women and Children strategy and supporting prevention initiatives.

Western Region Preventing Violence Against Women - Preventing Violence Together

This working group established by Women’s Health West includes representatives from Primary Care Partnerships as well as local Councils and community health organisations to collaboratively work to prevent violence against women.  Melton City Council is regularly represented on this working group.

Preventing Violence Together: The Western Region Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women aims to create communities, cultures, and organisations in the western region that are non-violent, non-discriminatory, gender equitable, and promote respectful relationships. Council is a signatory to this plan.

For more information, contact Council's Community Wellbeing Officer on 9747 7200.

White Ribbon Campaign 
Women’s Health West
Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service 
Domestic Violence Resource Centre
VicHealth- Preventing Violence Against Women