DHS are taking action to prevent domestic, family and sexual violence through public campaigns and community support initiatives.
Take the Pledge
The South Australian Government is leading a state-first campaign to end domestic, family and sexual violence. We are asking everyone to Take the Pledge – a promise to stand up, speak out and help create a safer community.
Stand up and speak out against violence in South Australia
Take the PledgeLived experience consultation
We recognise and respect the valuable knowledge, skills and perspectives of people with lived experience of domestic, family and/or sexual violence. The State Government is establishing Lived Experience Advisory Networks to ensure South Australians with lived experience contribute actively to system reforms, policy and practice.
Learn more about the Lived Experience groups
Support for women experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence
The State Government funds through the Office for Women the Northern and Southern Domestic Violence Prevention and Recovery Hubs. The Hubs provide early and localised support to women and their children who are experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence. The Hubs improve early intervention and recovery responses through increased local access to support, information, referrals, and facilitated pathways for women and their children.
The Southern Hub also provides preventative responses through community engagement and awareness raising while the Northern Hub is co-located with Women’s Safety Services SA and South Australia Police.
For more information, please visit the Southern Hub website
See our earlier campaigns
Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse
In 2021, the State Government launched a campaign to help stop domestic violence. The campaign was called ‘Break the Cycle’ and raised awareness of the different types of domestic violence through TV, radio and online ads. The campaign was created in response to an increase in domestic violence during COVID-19 lockdowns and encouraged people using harmful behaviours to seek help.
See the Signs of Coercive Control
In 2023, the State Government launched a campaign to help young adults recognise the warning signs of controlling behaviour in relationships. This type of domestic violence is called coercive control. The campaign called ‘See the Signs’, used social media and bus shelter ads to show what coercive control looks like and where people can go for help.