CSAS services include:

• Information and support for victims/survivors of sexual violence and their non-offending partners, family members, carers, friends or support people
• Face-to-face and telephone counselling
• Referral and advocacy throughout police and legal processes
• In-service, secondary consultation and resources for professionals working with anyone who has experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse
• 24-hour crisis support for anyone presenting at the Cairns Hospital Emergency Department or the police after a recent sexual assault
• On-site clinical care, including STI checks, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception
• Community education.

CSAS services are free and confidential. We have strict guidelines to ensure your information is private and secure. Any records of your contact with us are kept indefinitely, and you can access your records by request. More information on accessing records, privacy and confidentiality is available by contacting the service, and given in your first session.

View CSAS booklet

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Important Information Update – changes in response to COVID-19

Cairns Sexual Assault Service (CSAS) provides a free and confidential service for anyone affected by sexual violence and will continue to offer the following support to our clients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic:

• Cairns Sexual Assault Service counselling and support sessions will be provided face-to-face and also by telephone.
• Cairns Sexual Assault Service’s telephone line and email will continue to operate as usual and responding to all enquiries and new referrals during business hours 9am – 5pm, Monday–Friday.
• Support workers are also available 24 hours for people who have experienced a recent assault, available on arrangement only by Cairns Police or Cairns Base Hospital Emergency Department.