Gippsland PHN is one of six Primary Health Networks participating in the Australian Government’s Supporting Recovery Pilot program, which focuses on the fourth domain of the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children, Recovery and healing.
| Prevention | Early Intervention | Response | Recovery and Healing |
|---|---|---|---|
Stopping violence before it starts | Stop violence escalating and prevent it from reoccurring | Efforts and programs used to address existing violence | Helping to break the cycle of violence and reduce the risk of re-traumatisation |
Gippsland’s Supporting Recovery Program, currently funded to 30 June 2026, supports communities within the Latrobe City Council and Baw Baw Shire local government areas.
Based on the national program’s Model of Care, Gippsland PHN ensures that the Gippsland program meets local needs through engagement with an Expert Advisory Group that consists of local family violence service providers and community representatives.
The Gippsland Supporting Recovery program commissions two integrated specialised services:
Care coordination, delivered by Quantum Support Services, to walk alongside the victim-survivor and guide them through their Recovery and healing journey; and
Trauma-informed mental health services, delivered by Latrobe Community Health Services, in partnership with The Cairnmillar Institute, to provide therapeutic supports via a variety of modes including face-to-face, telehealth and outreach.
To be eligible to enter Gippsland PHN’s Supporting Recovery Program, victim-survivors of family, domestic and/or sexual violence must:
All enquiries should be directed to the Gippsland Supporting Recovery Program intake team by calling 1800 227 442 or emailing supportingrecovery@lchs.com.au
Agencies should use this Referral Form to make a warm referral to the Program. Please utilise privacy-preserving systems compliant with privacy requirements to submit referrals e.g. email to fax, or password protected. You can contact the intake team and request a secure link to upload a completed Referral Form.
Main office
11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country
13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country
119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country
Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s as the traditional Custodians of Country across the Gippsland region.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s continuing connection to Land, Water and Community.
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People/s, Cultures, and their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.
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