I need help

We hear you. We believe you.

We understand that individual responses to sexual violence may look different from person to person.

Everyone is different and so is the type of support each person needs. Our sessions are client driven and do not necessarily require the sharing of intimate details. Sessions may be one-off to address a particular concern or ongoing to meet your needs.

An experience of sexual violence may impact several areas of a person's life. CSAS provides an opportunity to explore these areas in a safe, non-judgemental and confidential way.

For all appointments, call CSAS on 07 4031 3590 or email your details and we will contact you via the button below:

People accessing the service can expect to:

be treated in a professional and caring manner that respects and appreciates differences regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion or personal values
tell your story and be believed
be provided with a physically and emotionally safe environment
have access to clear information about your counselling options, and be involved in decision making regarding these
have fair and equal access to the service
have your right to privacy and confidentiality protected to the greatest extent possible
make a complaint and expect that this will be investigated appropriately, without care being compromised in any way
have an interpreter, communication, cultural or support aide, if required.

Other services that can help

Anyone can call these services at any time:

Sexual Assault Helpline - 1800 010 120

1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Victims of Adult Sexual Assault

Women's Legal Service (NQ)

Counselling

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

Clinical care

CSAS also offers on-site clinical care through True Clinic by appointment. Call 40313788

Feedback

Whether making a complaint, giving a compliment or making suggestions.. our aim is to identify and resolve issues as quickly as possible, and to improve service delivery. You can do this anonymously.

Police and legal processes

Whether or not you report a sexual assault to the police is an individual decision only you can make. You have the right to either report historical sexual assault/abuse or recent sexual assault.