Bel isi PNG – COVID-19 Response

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We understand all organisations and the public are busy dealing with the unprecedented situation posed by COVID-19. 

In doing so please note that many experts are concerned that the social distancing, self-isolation and the stress caused by COVID 19 will increase the risk of domestic violence. This is a concern for all countries around the world.

We are working closely with our government partners to comply with national guidelines and will take necessary steps to ensure services are available to our subscribers.

Through Bel isi PNG we are currently operating both the safe house and case management centre. If the
virus spreads, we will temporarily operate the case management via a telephone service and close the safe house, although we will still support high risks clients.

Stay connected and spread kindness during COVID-19

Please consider if domestic violence is an increased risk for you or your loved ones and think
through a plan on how to minimise your risk and respond to any challenges you might face.

We're here to help and have provided more information below, including contact support details. 

Domestic violence

Learn the signs of abuse and reach out to get help. Signs of family or sexual violence:

  • Visible physical injuries like black eyes and other bruises.

  • Receive harassing messages from their partners

  • Seem afraid of, or are anxious to please their partners

  • Have limited or no access to finances or decision making

  • Show changes in personality, behaviour or physical appearance

  • Stop taking care of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs

    How can you keep yourself safe?
    It’s vital to protect yourself from harm if you feel that you’re being abused. If you’re unsure about your safety, it’s important to talk to someone. If you feel uncomfortable, you may have to move to somewhere safe.

    Believe in yourself
    If someone is continuously abusing you, remember that it’s never okay for someone to hurt you or threaten to hurt you. The best thing you can do in this situation is to remove yourself from the situation.

    Support pathways
    Recognising that there’s a problem is the first step in getting help. The second is to know that you’re not alone. If you need to get out fast, you have a number of options.

    Get support
    Making a decision to leave a situation where you feel unsafe may be hard and scary. Bel isi PNG is available to provide support.  If possible, you can also talk to someone you trust, such as a friend or counsellor. Cases involving of violence should be reported to the police.

    Where to go
    In high risk cases, you can call Bel isi PNG to access the Bel isi PNG safe house or another safe location.  You can also get in contact with a trusted family member or friend and ask if you can stay with them while you work out what to do next.

    Emergency Contact Numbers in Port Moresby:

    COVID-19 Toll Free Help Line 1800-200

    St John Ambulance 111

    Bel isi PNG Case Management: 7055-4407

    Counselling: 1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim, 8am-3pm, 7150-8000

    Police: 24hr Toll Free Hot Line 1800-100

    Transport: G4S Meri Seif Line 7222-1234

    You can also email us at: info@belisipng.org.pg

    And access our website at: www.belisipng.org.pg


    Keep safe and thank you for all your support. We will get through this together.



                                 










     

























 















 













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