ABOUT US

The Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault is a leading not-for-profit sexual assault counselling service operating in the largest growth corridor in Australia – the western metropolitan region of Melbourne.

WestCASA aims to both facilitate the recovery and healing of victim/survivors of sexual assault and educate individuals on how they can play their part on making a safer community.

The service vision is for a world where everyone lives free from the fear of sexual violence.

A message from WestCASA CEO: Confidential Support Services in Melbourne’s West Metro for Those Impacted by Sexual Violence in childcare settings

The Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault, (WestCASA) is a specialist counselling support service for individuals impacted by sexual violence.

We are very aware of the significant impacts recent disclosures of sexual violence in childcare settings has had on our community.

The impacts of these alleged crimes are disturbing in themselves, and may have raised memories of previous trauma, family violence or sexual violence within your community.

I wanted you to know that our service is available to you.  We offer free, confidential, and discreet counselling for anyone impacted by sexual violence — whether the experience is recent or from the past.

Our services include:

• Short-term specialist counselling (1–4 sessions as needed)
• Support to stabilise emotional wellbeing
• Strategies to promote safety and a sense of control
• Guidance on next steps and referral pathways if appropriate

All sessions are delivered by qualified, trauma-informed counsellors in a safe and confidential setting. We are committed to meeting people where they are — without pressure, without judgment, and always with care and compassion.

If you have some questions, or would like to know more about the service, please call 9216 0444 or visit Level 2, 236 Hoppers Lane Werribee. 

If you would like an appointment, you can come to our service, or we can provide support via Telehealth. 

This is an incredibly worrying and stressful time for western suburbs community members and we encourage people impacted by sexual violence or family violence to come to us for support. 

Yours sincerely,

Annette Vickery, WestCASA CEO