A free counselling service for young people who have experienced family and domestic violence
Openspace offers accessible, timely support to young people who have experience family and domestic violence and abuse.
Through the provision of one-on-one counselling support, the program aims to keep young people safe and support them through their recovery. OpenSpace also offers individual mentoring, therapeutic group work, informal workshops, peer support development, and referrals to specialist services.
OpenSpace takes a holistic case management approach, meaning it improves the young person’s situation by focusing on multiple areas of their wellbeing. The program is funded by the Government of Western Australia, Department of Communities.
The benefits of OpenSpace
OpenSpace helps to:
- Enhance the young person’s safety,
- Improve how the family functions and connects with each other,
- Promote respectful communication and relationships,
- Promote positive mental health and wellbeing, and
- Create community connections.
Last night I went to sleep by myself and didn’t have a panic attack and kept my anxiety down, which I’m really proud of.”
– 17 Year old OpenSpace participant
