We offer free confidential counselling, information and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence.

bsws richlands

BSwS (Brisbane Southwest Support) is a partnership of four specialised organisations supporting women and gender diverse people who are survivors of sexual violence. We are based at the Richlands Community Centre. 

Our mission is to empower survivors to live full and healthy lives and to improve social understanding of sexual and family violence.

What we offer

Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence

We provide free, culturally sensitive counselling and practical support to women and gender diverse people over the age of 12 years old who have experienced sexual violence.

Community
Groups

We run events and workshops that aim to prevent sexual and family violence and empower survivors in group contexts. Join weekly workshops and one-off events.

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Meet the organisations

BRISSC: Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivors Support Centre

BRISSC: Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivors Support Centre

Counselling, group support, education and advocacy for women and gender diverse people aged 15+.

zig zag women's resource centre

Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre

Counselling and housing support for young women and gender diverse young people aged 12-25.

IWSS: Immigrant Women’s Support Service

IWSS: Immigrant Women’s Support Service

Counselling and support services for women from immigrant, refugee or non-english speaking backgrounds and their children.

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Murrigunyah Family and Cultural Healing Centre

Community support service established by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families.

Support tailored to your needs

Have you been affected by sexual violence, child sexual abuse, intimate partner sexual violence or sexual harrassment? We offer free phone support and face-to-face sessions depending on what is accessible and available. We are happy to discuss the best option for you.