CASAC Inc. is a New South Wales peak body for community based services providing Child sexual assault counselling and support services to children, young people and adults, and  their non-offending family members.

Our primary aim is to provide counselling and support services to children and adolescents who have experienced sexual assault and also to their non-offending family or carers. Adult survivors of child sexual assault may receive counselling from some services.

We are located within the community to promote easy access for children, adolescents and adults who need sexual assault counselling.

Who are we?

CASAC Inc currently has 16 organisational members throughout NSW.  As a peak body the Association is guided by a set of   Objects (PDF) and Policies and Procedures (PDF)

Each member service receives core funding from the NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS) through the Community Services Grants Programs (CSGP).  Services are managed by community management committees – i.e. Independent of DoCS.

What do we do?

Member services aim to provide a range of counselling and support services to children, young people and adults who have experienced sexual assault and their non-offending family or carers.  

CASAC Inc member services generally provide:

T Counselling and therapy
T Information and support
T Groups
T Court preparation and support for witnesses
T Advocacy, information and referral

Where are services located?

CASAC Inc member services are located throughout NSW and are based within the community to promote easy access for those who require child sexual assault counselling.
 

Unfortunately, CASAC Inc member services do not operate in every part of NSW.  If you can’t find a service in your area, an alternative option is to contact your local Sexual Assault Service. 

Other Useful Links

Kids Helpline          Phone: 1800 55 1800

NSW Rape Crisis Centre  
This site contains a range of sexual assault information.

Click here to access a list of helpful Information Sheets

covering a wide variety of topics, such as reporting to Police, going to court, choosing a counsellor and what to do if your child has been sexually assaulted.

Life Line    Phone: 13 11 14                                

Looking After Yourself During Court

A useful resource for young people.

NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS) 

Rosebank Child Sexual Abuse Service Inc.     

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