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"I didn’t think anyone could help - until PARVAN.
Because it has been the only service that has really helped me and give me hope in the darkness.”
Support PARVAN Service
PARVAN provides trauma-informed, culturally safe care for people impacted by violence, abuse, and neglect. With your support, we can continue delivering life-changing medical and psychosocial care through innovative services like the Lorikeet Clinic.
Our goal
$400,000
Raised
$20,000
To go
$380,000
About PARVAN
The Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse, and Neglect (PARVAN) Service brings together a range of supports for people impacted by violence, abuse and neglect including sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, domestic and family violence, and children under ten when there are concerns about their sexual behaviours.
PARVAN Service also provides strategic direction and support for district health workers to identify, consult, respond to and document violence abuse and neglect in integrated and trauma informed ways.
Message of thanks
“Amazing team.
Seriously needed in the community. Big time. Especially with the rates of domestic violence rising.”
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“The location is good and the staff is amazing with.
Really good understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault.”
Project You Can Support: Lorikeet Clinic
The PARVAN Service Pilot Domestic and Family Violence “Lorikeet Clinic” is the first integrated service of its kind in NSW.
The Lorikeet Clinic is open to people of all genders and sexualities who have experienced domestic and family violence in the last twelve months.
There are many barriers for people experiencing domestic and family violence in accessing medical and psychosocial services. These barriers commonly and sadly result in significant unmet health and wellbeing needs.
Free, Trauma-Informed Support
The service is completely free and delivered with a trauma-informed approach, ensuring safe, compassionate care.
Combined Medical & Psychosocial Care
A team of Doctors and Social Workers provide integrated medical and psychosocial support - including injury documentation that may assist with legal processes.
Ongoing Care Through GP Linkages
The clinic connects clients with GPs for long-term care and offers support to GPs working with people affected by violence.
Referrals to the Lorikeet Clinic come from multiple sources including from Health, Police, DFV Community services, Non-Government Organisations, GPs and clients themselves.
By providing these essential services, PARVAN plays a crucial role in promoting the health, safety, and well-being of people, especially women, in the NSLHD community.
YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Donate to the Lorikeet Clinic
Why Support the Lorikeet Clinic?
The Lorikeet Clinic requires $400,000 annually to operate, with the majority of costs going directly toward the salaries of the skilled staff who provide frontline care.
Ongoing funding is needed to ensure the clinic can continue supporting the community beyond July 2025. Your contribution will directly sustain this vital, life-changing service.
Meet the Team
Mary Stewart
Senior Career Medical Officer
Mary Stewart
Senior Career Medical Officer
About Mary
Dr Mary Stewart works for the Northern Sydney Local Health District PARVAN Service as a Senior Career Medical Officer. Mary has a Masters in Public Health and a Masters of Forensic Medicine and is a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney where she is researching the understanding and experience of the medical forensic examination. Mary works in the Sexual Assault Service as a medical forensic examiner and was instrumental in setting up the Lorikeet Clinic, an integrated, trauma-informed clinic for patients who have experienced Domestic and Family Violence
Shamini Ramoo
Adult Clinical Lead, PARVAN
Shamini Ramoo
Adult Clinical Lead, PARVAN
About Shamini
Dr Shamini Ramoo is a Staff Specialist and Adult Clinical Lead, PARVAN. Shamini is a Fellow of the Australian College of General Practice and has a Masters in International Public Health (Honours) and a Masters of Forensic Medicine. Shamini is an experienced GP and leads the medical PARVAN team. Shamini was instrumental in setting up the Lorikeet Clinic, an integrated, trauma-informed clinic for patients who have experienced Domestic and Family Violence.
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