BRISSC is now commencing face-to-face support & counselling for survivors of sexual violence. To manage the risk of COVID-19 spreading, we ask that you continue with phone / internet counselling if: You have travelled interstate in the last two weeks, or have been asked to quarantine...
BRISSC is thrilled to announce that we have recently collaborated with UQ gender studies to produce a literature review summarising the current research which exists at the intersection of restorative justice and sexual violence. This piece of work highlights the strengths, possibilities and potential limitations of...
Calling women interested in joining the Reclaim the Night Organising Collective 2020. RTN Brisbane aims to work in solidarity and to give a platform to survivors of gendered violence. Through social action we can challenge the dominant patriarchal social and political structure which disadvantages women and...
BRISSC Service Evaluation INTERVIEWS In the last few weeks BRISSC has invited past and present service users to complete a short survey...
Between June - July 2020, BRISSC is undertaking a service evaluation to understand the impact of our service on the lives of survivors and the broader community. BRISSC services have expanded in the last 5 years to now include offices in Woolloongabba (Women’s House), Inala and...
BRISSC would like to invite women survivors, allies and activists and people who like to make art to put in their expressions of interest to participate and/or exhibit in our community art exhibition. Art can open a different pathway to express and share your stories in...
BRISSC is please to announce that we are running a virtual support group on Monday evenings from 6.00pm-7.30pm, commencing Monday the 1st of June until the 20th of July. The virtual group will use Zoom as our online platform. This group has been designed as a...
Wow, what a time of change and uncertainty we are experiencing together! Like many people right now, you might be feeling pretty isolated and stressed. Human beings are not meant to endure challenges like this alone so here at BRISSC we are looking at creative...
Qld Police have developed an alternative online/SMS option to report DV for persons isolated or restricted due to COVID-19. Important information about the process: 1. This option requires pre-registration by the identified person via an online registration form, available on the QPS website: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/…/message-service-for-deaf-he… 2. Once registered, the person...
In light of COVID-19, BRISSC service centres will be temporarily closed. We will continue providing regular support via phone, email and zoom during this time. We acknowledge this time may be especially difficult for survivors and we remain committed to offering regular, quality support. ***PLEASE NOTE***...