Promoting Equality and Respect
The Sikh Australian Support for Family Violence Inc. (SASFV) is dedicated to raising awareness of the realities of family violence in the Australian Sikh community and cross cultural communities.
SASFV is an organisation comprised of professional men and women including psychologists, social workers, barristers, solicitors, doctors and teachers. We work closely with local council and welfare organisations, mainstream service providers as well as the Police and the Sikh institutions (Gurduaras) to actively promote awareness through community education at the primary and secondary prevention levels.
Help is Available!
SASFV runs a confidential telephone support line and website providing information and referrals to members of our community who reach out for help and understanding without the fear of repercussions.
SASFV Video
Jasbir Singh Suropada – Sikh faith perspectives on equality and respect
International Women’s Day 2018
The Sikh Australian Support for Family Violence (SASFV) was honoured to attend the International Womens Day Luncheon at the Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre at Dandenong on 8 March 2018. The speakers were just awesome and inspirational in their presentations and stories of their journeys. Great and Empowering.
Development of Multifaith Resources
The Sikh Australian Support for Family Violence participated in the development of the multi faith resource for faith and spiritual leaders, ‘Promoting Equality and Respect: An Interfaith Collaboration on Preventing Family Violence’ to prevent family violence in faith communities. The resource was developed by the City of Greater Dandenong in partnership with The Interfaith Network and was launched at the Dandenong Council Chambers.
SASFV representative Mr Jasbir Singh Suropadda joined faith leaders from Christian, Muslim, Bahai, Hindu, Jewish communities to address the audience and acknowledge the achievement of what was the culmination of extensive collaboration to create the multifaith resource for faith leaders across Victoria. The aim of the resource is to become a tool for faith and spiritual leaders to have discussions about family violence and enable them to assist in preventing family violence in their communities.
SASFV Community Support
Reaching out is the first step to achieving a life free of fear.If you or someone you know is in a troubled relationship, turn to us.
Call or email SASFV for information, referrals and confidential support.
Join us in our Workshops & Events
Healthy Families Healthy Relationships
11 Jan 10am, 12 Jan 2020 1pm
Organised by: SASFV – In partnership with: Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha.
Healthy Families Healthy Relationships
23, 30 Nov & 7 Dec 2019 2pm
Organised by: SASFV – In partnership with: Bridgewood Primary School, WHISE & Cardinia Shire.
Healthy Families Healthy Relationships
5, 12, 19 May 2019 2pm
Organised by: SASFV – In partnership with: Sikh Community Gurmat Centre Victoria, WHISE & Cardinia Shire.
Healthy Families Healthy Relationships
5, 12, 19 May 2019 2pm
Organised by: SASFV – In partnership with: Sikh Community Gurmat Centre Victoria, WHISE & Cardinia Shire.
Brisbane Kids Gurmat Camp
22 & 23 Dec 2019 1pm
Organised by: SASFV – In partnership with: Gurdwara Sahib Brisbane.
Family First Workshops (Canada)
9, 10 & 11 November 2018 2pm
Organised by: SASFV – In partnership with United Sikhs, Jiwan Jaach Sewa Society.
Family Violence Awareness Workshop
29 September 2018 10am
Organised by: SASFV – In partnership with White Ribbon Australia, PVVS and AMES.
Parenting in Australia Workshops
6 & 7 July 2018 1pm
Organised by:Damdami Taksal Australia & SASFV
Family Violence Awareness Workshop
23 June 2018 11.00am
Organised by:Turbans 4 Australia & SASFV
Train the Trainer
5 May 2018 1pm - 2.30pm
Organised by: Harman Foundation & Australian Sikh Association
Healthy Families Healthy Relationships
5 - 6 May 2018 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Organised by: Harman Foundation & Australian Sikh Association
Healthy Family Healthy Relationships
6 May 2018 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Organised by: Harman Foundation & Australian Sikh Association
Youth Gurmat Workshop
20 - 22 Apr 2018 11am - 3.00pm
Organised by: Damdami Taksal & ASA
Sikh Family Camp 2018
11 Mar 2018 (Sunday) 9.15am
Organised by: Sikh Naujawans Melbourne
Healthy Family, Healthy Relationships
30 Dec 2017 (Saturday) 2pm
Organised by: Sikh Welfare Council (Singapore)
Healthy Family, Healthy Relationships
24 Dec 2017 (Sunday) 2pm
Organised by: Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (Singapore)
Healthy Family, Healthy Relationships
31 Dec 2017 (Sunday) 2.30pm
Organised by: Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (Singapore)
Leadership Workshop
22 July 2017 (Saturday) 2.30pm
Jointly Organised with: White Ribbon Australia
Healthy Family Healthy Relationships in Australia
12 - 16 April 2017 (Wed - Sun) 11pm
Organised by: Damdami Taksal Australia and ASA Australia
Healthy Family, Healthy Relationships
7 - 8 July 2017 (Fri - Sat) 2.30pm
Organised by: Damdami Taksal Australia
Healthy Family Healthy Relationships in Australia
26 Mar 2017 (Sunday) 2pm
Organised by: Victorian Sikh Guruduaras Council & Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh SabhaOrganise a workshop session in your area. Contact our facilitators.
SASFV Workshop Facilitator
B.A. (Counselling Psychology), Certified Traumatologist (USA.)
Senior Practitioner Parent Resource Co-ordinator (Anglicare Victoria)
Jasbir is the Chairman of the Sikh Interfaith Council Victoria, Founding Director of the Sikh Australia Support for Family Violence (SASFV). He is actively involved in developing and facilitating parenting, grandparenting and all dads groups with various NGOs, Schools, the Department of Justice and indigenous community. For the Sikh community, Jasbir organises and facilitates various family & youth wellbeing workshops through the “Health Family, Heathly Relationship” program across Australia. +61 431 203 177
Reach Us
If you or someone you know is in a troubled relationship, turn to us.
Call or email SASFV for information, referrals and confidential support.