A live-in Behaviour Change Program.

Communicare Breathing Space is an approximate six (6) month residential program with sites in the Pilbara (South Hedland) and the Perth metropolitan suburbs of Maylands and Calista.

It is an intensive men’s behaviour change program specifically designed for men who choose to use violence and abuse in their relationships with partner(s) or family members. This is often referred to as Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA). The program provides educational group work, informal counselling, individual case management and advocacy. Group work includes:

• Men Relating Safely

• Emotions & Feelings

• Parenting & Caring

• Therapeutic Lifestyle Workshops

• Property Maintenance (including daily chores)

• Recreational Activities

The program supports participants to make changes in a secure and supportive therapeutic setting.

Communicare Breathing Space accepts applications from people in custody who either apply to be released into the program whilst on parole or bail (including home detention), as well as people in the broader community.

The application process takes approximately two (2) weeks. It begins with you making contact with us to express your interest and to complete an Initial Assessment via telephone, or face-to-face. If you are incarcerated your Transition Manager may be able to assist you by submitting a referral.

If your application is successful you will be provided with an acceptance letter that can be used to support your parole or bail application if you are currently incarcerated.