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SHIELD: Support Services for Men

SHIELD provides support to males aged 14 or older who have experienced sexual violence in QLD
Location
QLD
WHO it'S for
Teens, Men, Caregivers
type of support
Counselling and case management
Location
QLD
WHO's it for
Teens, Men, Caregivers
type of support
Counselling and case management

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SHIELD supports boys (14+) and men in QLD who have experienced sexual violence, through specialist counselling and supportive case management.

It’s important to know that sexual violence can happen to anyone– regardless of gender, sexuality, or age – and it is never the victim-survivor’s fault. But feelings and experiences following sexual assault can be very complicated and difficult, especially for boys, men and people from the LGBTIQA community.

Anyone who has experienced sexual violence has a right to be listened to, believed and supported with respect and care. That’s why SHIELD exists, and our compassionate team are dedicated to supporting our clients.

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

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What does Shield do?

We offer 6-12 specialist counselling sessions at no cost, depending on your needs. Sessions can be face-to-face (Brisbane only), video or over the phone (QLD-wide).

Additionally, we can provide 1:1 support with things like completing the Victim Assistance Queensland Financial Assistance application (VAQFAA), reporting to Police, going through the court system, finding long-term counselling, and referrals to a range of other services.

When you’re referred to SHIELD, one of our workers will make contact with you to collect some information, and organise your first support session. Because our service is client-led, how we help you is up to you! You can move at your own pace and make decisions about what’s best for you.

Who is eligible?

SHIELD supports male-identifying people aged 14+ living Queensland who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. Your assault experience may have occurred outside of Queensland, or a long time ago – that’s okay. We're here to help.

SHIELD is an inclusive service; we welcome trans and non-binary clients.

Limited support is available for parents of victim-survivors who fit the criteria.

Referral process

We welcome referrals from professionals, and self-referrals from male survivors of sexual violence (14+ years old).

Call 1800 874 996 or email specialistsupportservices@54reasons.org.au.

Alternatively, you can click the button below and complete our contact form.

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Our hours of operation are the same in each state: 9:00am – 5:00pm.
If you need urgent support, please dial 000 or click here
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