Founded in June 1993, the Homicide Victims Support Group was established when the parents of Anita Cobby and Ebony Simpson were introduced by the NSW State Coroner. They recognised the very real need to set up an organisation which could offer counselling, support and information to families and friends of homicide victims throughout NSW. It was after this meeting that the counselling section at the Institute of Forensic Medicine started to work with family members to introduce the concept of the HVSG.
The Homicide Victims’ Support Group (Aust) Inc. (HVSG) is funded by Western Sydney Local Health District, along with generous donations from members, friends, caring members of the public and corporate sponsors.
What HVSG Has To Offer
Telephone Support
1800 191 777
Someone is available to talk to you
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
free of charge.
Support Meetings & Therapy Weekends
Support meetings & weekends are an excellent opportunity to meet others who have experienced the death of a loved one through murder.
Ebony & Ivory Houses
The concept of Ebony House came about after Christine Simpson, from her own experiences, identified the need for some kind of ‘recovery’ centre for people affected by the murder of a loved one.
Counselling
Counselling means talking through your problems, issues and feelings with someone who is trained to help people to do just that.
Grace's Place
Among the most traumatised when a loved one is lost through murder are children and young adults. Experience has shown us children of homicide require stronger and more direct support. Grace’s Place is that place, a special place where young members can heal and survive.
24/7 Hotline: 1800 191 777
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General Inquiries: 02 8833 8400
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Email: info@hvsgnsw.org.au
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Grace's Place,
38 Doonside Road,
Doonside,
NSW 2767