Sexual assault counselling and support

Zig Zag’s Sexual Assault Program provides information, advocacy, referral, support and counselling to young women, trans and gender diverse young people aged between the ages of 12 and 25. The service recognises that young people face unique issues when dealing with the effects of sexual assault, and that they are less likely to be believed or supported.

A Zig Zag counsellor will:

  • Listen, believe and support 

  • Provide a safe space to be able to share your feelings around what has happened and address any concerns you may have 

  • Provide information about what counselling is so you know what to expect 

  • Build a relationship with you based on honesty, openness and respect 

  • Provide ideas and options about ways to explore your thoughts and feelings through writing, talking, art and group work

  • Provide information that allow you to make informed choices

  • Encourage and support you in the decisions you make and respect your choices

  • Help you to find supports in your community 

  • Advocate alongside you to access support and ensure your voice is heard

  • Provide a confidential and free service

We’re here to help break the silence.
We’ll listen and provide support.

Accessing our support and counselling

Our support is available across 3 locations for women and gender diverse young people aged 12-25 years who have experienced sexual violence.

Our intake workers can be contacted on 3843 1823 or referrals@zigzag.org.au. Our intake workers are available to have a conversation about safety, support needs, providing information and booking appointments.

This is an opportunity for you to talk about your needs and to find out what counselling is all about and help make up your mind about coming to Zig Zag. You can bring a support person with you to the appointment.

Camp Hill

This is Zig Zag’s main location with an experienced team to support young people.

Where: 575 Old Cleveland Road, Camp Hill

Inala

This counselling is offered as part of the Brisbane Southwest Support Service (BSwS).

Where: Richlands Community Centre, 75 Old Progress Road, Richlands

Directions: BSwS entry is via the carpark on 83 Orchard Road, Richlands

Nundah

Zig Zag offers information, support and counseling at Nundah to young people who live in the Brisbane North region.

Where: 5/1180 Sandgate Road, Nundah

Directions: The Loft entry is situated between 1 & 3 Chapel Street, Nundah, behind a blue metal gate

Other ways we can help

Group Work

Zig Zag aims to provide a safe and supportive environment where young people can ‘break the silence’ surrounding their experiences of sexual assault, reduce the isolation that they feel, and learn tools for managing the impact of their experiences.

Zig Zag runs a range of group programs throughout the year from one-off workshops to closed group programs over several weeks.  Contact us to get more information about upcoming groups.

Information Resources

The Zig Zag Sexual Assault Service produces a number of information resources for women and gender diverse young people and the general community. These resources include general information about sexual assault, its impact, and how support can help.

In addition to this Zig Zag produces and publishes a range of resources for human services workers and professionals that provides guidance and a good practice framework when responding appropriately to survivors of sexual assault.