Brent Adam Douglas, 27, is accused of fighting with his on-again-off-again partner of six years at his Balgownie home about 10am on Tuesday.

The argument allegedly escalated when he spat on the woman's face, landing on her nose and mouth.

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Douglas allegedly also raised his arm between his chest and head towards the woman with a clenched fist, causing the woman to feel intimidated.

She contacted Triple 0 but when police officers arrived a short time later the woman swore at them and shut the door.

When they knocked again, the woman told officers everything was fine and refused to let them in, prompting them to leave.

Other police officers arrived at a nearby nearby address a short time later for an unrelated matter where they found the woman physically upset in the common driveway.

She went inside her home and agreed to speak with police however would not provide a formal statement.

She told police what had allegedly happened, saying she feared for her safety.

Douglas had already left the home and he was arrested on Wednesday afternoon.

During a police interview at Wollongong Police Station, Douglas allegedly denied assaulting or intimidating the woman however did admit to being in a heated argument with her, raising his arms and making a loud spitting motion in her presence.

He was charged with common assault, intimidation and contravening an apprehended domestic violence order.

The court heard on Thursday that there was a current AVO between the couple which prohibited Douglas from assaulting, intimidating or harassing the woman and he was not allowed to be in her company for at least 12 hours after drinking or taking drugs.

Defence lawyer Anastasia Socorro said Douglas had mental health concerns he was trying to address and he would be "vulnerable" if remanded in custody.

She also said if he was convicted of the charges Douglas may not serve a custodial sentence.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Shannon Ryan said Douglas was on bail and serving an intensive correction order at the time of the allegation.

Registrar Bruiceen Coulthard refused to grant Douglas bail and the case was adjourned to January 10.

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