Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Wide Bay Sexual Assault Services Respect, dignity and sensitivity. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://wbsass.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Wide Bay Sexual Assault Services](https://wbsass.com.au/) - About Wide Bay Sexual Assault Services Wide Bay Sexual Assault Association Inc. was established as a registered not-for-profit organisation on 6 July 1995 by her excellency Mrs Leneene Forde, Governor of Queensland. Point of Contact WBSAS is a point of contact for adults, young people and children in need of support, information, counselling and/or referrals. Respect - [Committee Members](https://wbsass.com.au/committee-members/) - Committee Members Melissa Dower President Melissa leverages over ten years of local government leadership experience and is committed to fostering a values-based culture of service, accountability, and growth. Currently employed as the Local Government Community and Sport Manager in South East Queensland’s fastest growing city, Melissa holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Bachelor - [Referrals](https://wbsass.com.au/referrals/) - Referrals The Wide Bay Sexual Assault Services accepts referrals from the Department of Communities, Police, Doctors, Schools, Community Agencies and any other members of the community. Download our referral form: Click here to download our Referral Form Alternatively, complete the form below: - [Privacy Policy](https://wbsass.com.au/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://trauma-assist.com.au. 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An example; when a child is asked to touch an adult in a way they feel uncomfortable with – a child is able to say ‘no’, move away, and tell - [Shark Cage](https://wbsass.com.au/shark-cage/) - Shark Cage The Shark Cage®: A practical framework for addressing vulnerability and re-victimisation in women who are victims of sexual and domestic violence Developed by Ursula Benstead, Shark Cage gives clients the knowledge and tools to feel empowered and actively decrease the likelihood of further victimisation.All too often women who present with symptoms of depression and anxiety - [Love Bites](https://wbsass.com.au/love-bites/) - Love Bites LOVE BITES is an extremely successful school-based Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual Assault prevention program that evolved on the Mid North Coast of NSW and spread around Australia. LOVE BITES is designed by NAPCAN (National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect); it promotes an integrated partnership approach to prevention. Love Bites is based on best practice standards - [Counselling](https://wbsass.com.au/counselling/) - Counselling The Wide Bay Sexual Assault Services provides free and confidential counselling for people who have experienced sexual violence during their lives as well as to their parents, carers or family members whom may also have been impacted by that violence. WBSAS DOES NOT discriminate against clients in relation to gender, race, religion, sexual orientation - [Problem Sexual Behaviour](https://wbsass.com.au/problem-sexual-behaviour/) - Problem Sexual Behaviour Sexual behaviour may be expressed in a variety of ways, including: language, touch, exploring one`s own body or another`s, sexual activity, games and interactions. All people have the right to express their sexuality. When children or adolescents display sexual behaviour which increases their vulnerability or cause harm to another, adults have a - [Children](https://wbsass.com.au/children/) - Children If you’re an adult who experienced sexual violence as a child or a parent whose child experienced sexual violence, you are not alone. In Australia, around 25% of girls and between 10 to 15% of boys aged 15 years or under have experienced sexual violence. Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse - [Men](https://wbsass.com.au/men/) - Men In contemporary society, the sexual violence perpetrated against males is often denied, misunderstood and trivialized. This has much to do with the stereotypes and myths about being a male and the possibility of being sexually abused by either a male or female. This can leave male victims struggling in silence, secrecy and shame. Statistics - [Women](https://wbsass.com.au/women/) - Women Sexual violence is highly prevalent in our society, yet it remain some of the most under-reported of serious offences. Research has found that many people in the community hold attitudes and beliefs that justify, conceal, excuse, or minimise sexual victimisation. Victim/survivors often do not speak out about these experiences because of fear, shame and - [Sexual Violence](https://wbsass.com.au/sexual-violence/) - Sexual Violence Sexual Violence is a crime and is defined as any sexual behaviour which is carried out without the consent of, or against the wishes of the person to whom the violence is directed. Examples of Sexual Violence Rape e.g. being forced to have vaginal, anal or oral sex;Stalking e.g. repeatedly being followed or - [Membership](https://wbsass.com.au/membership/) - Membership Have a say! If you wish to get involved you can become a member of our organization and attend our Annual General Meetings.Please download the Application Form, fill it in and email to admin@wbsass.com.auWe will contact you about membership fee payment and the result of your application. MEMBERSHIP FORM Name *Phone *Email *CheckboxPlease send - [Disclaimer](https://wbsass.com.au/disclaimer/) - Disclaimer Wide Bay Sexual Assault Services accepts sole responsibility for the information provided in these web pages. We however do not accept responsibility and are not liable for any actions taken by invidivuals or third parties based on the information provided in our website. Sexual Violence is a very serious issue which can have great - [Our Sponsors](https://wbsass.com.au/our-sponsors/) - Our Sponsors WBSAS would like to thank our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to our sponsors, without whom our work and success would not be possible. We also invite you to support these community-minded organizations. - [Events](https://wbsass.com.au/events/) - Events For details of events in the Wide Bay Region please contact Wide Bay Sexual Assault Service on 41945230 - [Donations](https://wbsass.com.au/donations/) - Donations The Wide Bay Sexual Assault Services is a not-for-profit organization that supports people who experienced sexual violence. Your donation will help us create a society in which sexual violence no longer exist. All the funds will be used to support people affected by sexual violence towards recovery, to raise awarness in our community and to prevent this - [About Us](https://wbsass.com.au/about-us/) - About Us Mission Statement Wide Bay Sexual Assault Services is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting adults, young people and children regain their power, after having experienced sexual violence. 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