Support Services
- If you are at risk
- Support for men
- Support for families
- Support for children
- Support for people with disability
- Support in your language
- Technology safety for women
- Partners
If you are at risk
If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, call 000.
National
1800RESPECT
(1800 737 732)
The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Lifeline
(13 11 14)
A national number which can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Australian Capital Territory
Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)
(02 6280 0900)
Crisis intervention and counselling, family violence intervention program, education and information for the community.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC)
(02 6247 2525)
Crisis support, counselling advocacy and support programs for men and women.
7am -10.30pm
On call for ACT Health and Police
New South Wales
NSW Domestic Violence Line
(1800 656 463 / TTY 1800 671 442)
Provides telephone counselling, information and referrals for women and same-sex partners who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
NSW Sexual Violence Helpline
(1800 424 017)
Provides telephone and online counselling for anyone who is or has experienced sexual violence and their supporters.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Northern Territory
Catherine Booth House
(8981 5928)
Short term crisis accommodation, referral and support for adult and young women over 18 years old.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Darwin Aboriginal and Islander Women’s Shelter (DAIWS)
(08 8945 2284)
Support, referral, outreach and domestic violence crisis accomodation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are homeless or escaping family violence.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Dawn House (Darwin)
(08 8945 1388)
Crisis accomodation and support service for women with children who are experiencing or escaping domestic or family violence.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Ruby Gaea (Darwin)
(08 8945 0155)
Free counselling and support to women and children who have experience sexual assault at any time in their life.
Monday – Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
Sexual Assault Referral Centre (Darwin)
(08 8922 6472)
Free 24-hour emergency service that provids crisis counselling and other support needs to both adult and children who have experienced any form of sexual assault or sexual abuse, either recently or in the past.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
www.health.nt.gov.au/sexual_assault_services
Sexual Assault Referral Centre (Alice Springs)
(08 8955 4500)
Free 24-hour emergency service that provids crisis counselling and other support needs to both adult and children who have experienced any form of sexual assault or sexual abuse, either recently or in the past.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Queensland
DVConnect Womensline
(1800 811 811)
Free state wide telephone service that provides confidential counselling and referral to crisis accommodation for women and children affected by domestic or family Violence and those who are concerned about a friend or family member.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
DVConnect Mensline
(1800 600 636)
Free state wide telephone service that provides counselling and referral for men for a range of issues especially those who have experienced or use domestic and family violence and those who are concerned about a friend or family member.
9am – 12 midnight, 7 days a week.
DVConnect Sexual Assault Helpline
(1800 010 120)
Telephone service that provides counselling to women, men and young people who have experienced or are concerned someone they know has experienced sexual assault or abuse.
7.30am – 11.30pm, 7 days a week.
South Australia
Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway Services
(1800 800 098)
Counselling and support for women experiencing domestic and family violence.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Services
(1800 817 421)
(After hours and emergency 08 8226 8787)
Lead public health agency responding to adult rape and sexual assault in South Australia for people aged 16 years and over.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Tasmania
Safe at Home Family Violence Response and Referral Line
(1800 633 937)
Tasmanian information and referral service where callers are able to access the full range of response, counselling, information and other support services provided by Safe at Home.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Family Violence Counselling and Support Service
(1800 608 122)
Family Violence Counselling and Support Service offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.
9am to midnights weekdays and 4pm to midnight weekends and public holidays.
Victoria
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre
(1800 015 188)
Victorian statewide service providing telephone support, information, referral, safety planning and risk assessment for women and children experiencing family violence.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (1800 806 292)
A statewide confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Western Australia
Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline (1800 007 339)
Statewide service providing support and counselling for women experiencing family and domestic violence.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Sexual Assault Resource Centre
1800 199 888
Statewide service providing emergency services and counselling for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.
https://www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/Our-services/Statewide-Services/SARC
Support for men
National
Mensline Australia
(1300 78 99 78)
Supports men who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Support for families
National
Relationships Australia
(1300 364 277)
Support groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners.
Support for children
National
headspace
(1800 650 890)
Support services for young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, as well as work and study support.
9am – 1am, 7 days a week.
Kids Helpline
(1800 55 1800)
Telephone, email and web counselling for children and young people.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Australian Childhood Foundation
(1800 176 453)
Counselling for children and young people affected by abuse.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Support for people with disability
National
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
(1800 880 052 / TIS : 13 14 50 / NRS : 1800 555 677)
An Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability
9am to 9pm weekdays and 10am to 4pm weekends and public holidays.
Support in your language
National
Translating and Interpreting Service
(131 450)
Free phone service to gain access to an interpreter in your own language.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Technology safety for women
National
eSafetyWomen
eSafetyWomen is designed to empower Australian women to take control of their online experiences.
The eSafetyWomen resources aim to help women manage technology risks and abuse by giving women the tools they need to be confident when online.
Partners
Our Watch
Our Watch is an independent, not for profit organisation established to raise awareness and engage the community in action to prevent violence against women and their children.
ANROWS
ANROWS is a national research organisation that aims to build evidence that will guide policy and practice aimed at addressing the high rates of domestic, family and sexual violence against women and their children.
Safe Schools Hub
The Safe Schools Hub is a one-stop shop for information and resources on safe school strategies to assist teachers and school leaders, students, parents, specialist professionals supporting students and pre-service teachers.