Have you received a Section 24 letter from the National Redress Scheme or a request for more information?
We are here to Help
Have you received a Section 24 letter from the National Redress Scheme or a request for more information?
We are here to Help
These can include anxiety, depression, suicidality, feelings of worthlessness, shame, anger and self-blame as well as struggles with trust, intimacy and other relationship problems, challenges relating to sexuality and gender,identity issues and addictions, and challenges with authorities. Male survivors also face some unique impacts. Some of these arise from the expectations about men in our society.
We believe that your survival is testament to your resilience. You are not alone.
We provide connections with others who have walked a similar path and focus on the way forward to recovery and growth. We provide individual support to you and your family and supporters. SAMSN’s Eight-week Support Groups, led by male facilitators with professional training, have a trauma informed approach that prioritises your safety and focuses on recovery and healing. SAMSN’s Monthly Drop-In Meetings provide a forum for connections and conversations about recovery, and opportunities for learning from each other.
We recognise the additional issues for more marginalised groups of men
Men who are not from the dominant white, male culture face additional challenges of stereotyping in relation to their identity as men. This includes Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander men, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, prisoners, men from rural and remote areas, men in the military, men with disabilities, men from the LGBTIQA+ communities and older men. These men experience additional layers of discrimination, shame, isolation and have often have less access to support.
We are building a network of survivors who are finding their pathways to recovery & healing.
Despite the impacts of the abuse and the additional societal challenges, boys and men find ways to survive and manage these many challenges. There are things that we know can build a strong and healthy sense of self:
When you can find others who understand, knowing you are not alone, you can start to make decisions and choices, and take control of the things you can change. Plus, hope for justice, a desire for change, and finding a way to turn this into something that gives back.
Eight-week facilitated support groups for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Planned Support is based on the needs identified by male survivors and draws from the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Following the eight-week groups, men may continue to access support at monthly drop-in meetings.
Survivors can access between 6–10 sessions of free counselling with a specialist trauma-informed counsellor.
Answers to some questions we are frequently asked by survivors.
Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Call Blue Knot Foundation Helpline on 1300 657 380 – operating 9 am to 6pm, Mon – Fri and 9 am to 5pm, Sat-Sun & Public Holidays
