Southern Sydney Sexual Assault Service
Free, confidential services
We offer confidential support for women and men aged 14 years and over, for recent or historical sexual assault. All our counsellors are women. Services are available whether or not you choose not to report a crime to the police.
Medical services
We provide medical examinations 24 hour a day for anyone who has experienced a recent sexual assault.
Business hours contact Southern Sydney Sexual Assault Service: 02-9113 2494
After hours contact St George Hospital: 02-9113 1111
Counselling
We provide counselling, advice, support and referrals to people who are victims of recent or historical sexual assault.
We can also provide information and support with legal matters, such as accompanying you to appointments with the police or the courts.
We see clients at various community centres across the St George and Sutherland local government areas, and this can be discussed with the counsellor over the phone.
Who is eligible?
Anyone over 14 years of age can access our medical services. People who live in St George Local Government Area and Sutherland Shire Local Government Area can access our other services. We can help you find a service if you are not eligible to use ours.
People under 14 years old can access sexual assault services through the Randwick Child Protection Unit at Sydney Children's Hospital: 02-9382 1412.
What is the cost?
This service is free.