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National

1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732

The national sexual assault, domestic and family violence information and support line, 24 hours.

If you need translation or interpreting services call:

Translating and Interpreting Service National on 13 14 50
and ask them to contact 1800 RESPECT. For callers who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment call National Relay Service and ask them to contact 1800RESPECT

• TTY/Voice Calls – phone 133 677
• Speak and Listen – phone 1300 555 727
• Internet relay users – visit the National Relay Service website

Lifeline – 13 11 14 Crisis support and suicide prevention, 24 hours.

Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 Kids Helpline listen to kids, teens and young adults for any reason, 24 hours.

Bravehearts – 1800 272 831 Provides specialist therapeutic services and support to children and young people, adults and non-offending family members affected by child sexual assault.

Blue Knot Foundation (formerly Adults Surviving Child Abuse) – 1300 657 380 Provides professional phone counselling, information and support for adult survivors of child abuse with referral database of experienced professionals and agencies, 9am-5pm EST, 7 days.

Better To Know AMS – Local Aboriginal medical and other heath service details Relationships Australia – Online counselling with a professional counsellor using a confidential, text-based chat message service.

Relationships Australia – Online counselling with a professional counsellor using a confidential, text-based chat message service.

The Survivor Hub – Online and in-person MeetUps for victim-survivors of sexual assault.

Australian Capital Territory

Domestic Violence Crisis Service A.C.T – 02 6280 0900 (TTY 02 6228 1852) Domestic and family violence information, support and referrals, 24 hours.

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre – 02 6247 2525 Crisis Support and Advocacy, 7 days, 7 am -11 pm.

Care and protection services – 1300 556 729 For children and young people considered ‘at risk’ of serious harm, 24 hours.

Women’s Legal Centre ACT – From Canberra: (02) 6257 4377; Outside Canberra: 1800 634 669; TTY: 133 677 and ask for (02) 6257 4377.

New South Wales

Domestic Violence Line – 1800 65 64 63 Domestic and family violence information, support and referrals, 24 hours.

Full Stop Australia – 1800 385 578 Telephone and online crisis counselling for anyone who has experienced, or is at risk of, sexual, family or domestic violence, 24 hours.

Child Protection Helpline – 132 111 (TTY 1800 212 936) To report suspected child abuse or neglect, 24 hours.

Legal Aid NSW – 1300 888 529 Specialist domestic violence legal aid for south-west Sydney and the Central Coast regions.

Western NSW Community Legal Centre – 1800 655 927 Specialist domestic violence legal aid for the Dubbo region.

The Survivor Hub – Online and in-person MeetUps for victim-survivors of sexual assault.

Northern Territory

Dawn House (Darwin) – 08 8945 1388
Provides services to women and children escaping domestic and family violence in the Top End.

NPY (Ngaanyatjarra Pitijantjatjara Yankunytjatjara) Women’s Council Domestic Violence Service – 1800 180 840

Catholic Care Katherine – (08) 8971 0777

Darwin Aboriginal and Islander Women’s Shelter – 08 8945 2284
Provides safe and culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are homeless or escaping family violence.

Child Abuse / Child Protection Hotline – 1800 700 250
To report child abuse and / or neglect 24 hours.

Sexual Assault Referral Centre (Darwin) – (08) 8922 6472
Crisis support for women in the Darwin region, 24 hours.

Sexual Assault Referral Centre and Counsellor (Alice Springs) – (08) 8955 4500
Crisis support for women in the Alice Springs region, 24 hours.

Sexual Assault Referral Centre (Katherine) – (08) 8973 8524
Crisis support for women in the Katherine region.

Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia – (08) 8952 6075
24 hour support for women and children at risk of domestic and family violence

Central Australian Women’s Legal Service
(Alice Springs and Tennant Creek) – 1800 684 055
Specialist domestic violence legal aid for the Alice Springs and Tennant Creek regions.

Queensland

DVConnect Women’s Line – 1800 811 811
Free crisis counselling and support for women experiencing domestic and family violence, 24 hours.

DVConnect Men’s Line – 1800 600 636
Specialist assistance for men who would like to address their own use of violence and men who have been victims of violence in their own relationships, 24 hours.

Queensland State Wide Sexual Assault Helpline – 1800 010 120 (TTY 1800 003 98)
Provides a sensitive listening ear and provide supportive counselling and non-judgemental advice for all Queenslanders, 7.30am to midnight, 7 days a week.

Child Safety Services – 1800 177 135 or (07) 3235 9999
To report a child in Queensland who is experiencing harm, or is at risk of experiencing harm, 24 hours.

Women’s Legal Service Queensland – 1800 957 957 statewide, or 1800 457 117 for rural, regional and remote
Free domestic violence legal aid assistance for women in Queensland.

North Queensland Women’s Legal Service – 1800 244 504 Monday-Thursday 9.00am-1.00pm
Free domestic violence legal aid assistance for women in north Queensland – covering Sarina to the Torres Strait, and west out to the Northern Territory border.

South Australia

Domestic Violence Crisis Service – 1800 800 098
For people experiencing domestic and family violence, 24 hours.

Yarrow Place – (08) 8226 8777 or 1800 817 421
For people who have been raped or sexually assaulted, 24 hours

Child Abuse Report Line – 131 478
To report all child protection concerns, 24 hours.

Legal Services Commission of South Australia – 1300 366 424
Free legal advice, 24 hours

Women’s Legal Service South Australia – 08 8231 8929
Free domestic violence legal assistance.

Victim Support Service –  1800 842 846
Free and confidential services for people affected by crime and abuse.

Tasmania

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) – 1800 608 122
Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

• Monday-Friday 9:00am – midnight;
• Weekends/public holidays 4:00pm – midnight

Family Violence Response Referral line – 1800 633 937
For people experiencing domestic and family violence, 24 hours.

The Sexual Assault Support Service – 1800 697 877
For victims of recent rape or sexual assault and their families, 24 hours.

Child Safety Service – 1800 000 123
For urgent notifications about child abuse or neglect, 24 hours.

Laurel House – 03 6334 2740 (North); 03 6431 9711 (North-West)
For victims/survivors or sexual violence and their families, in the North and North-West of Tasmania

Women’s Legal Service Tasmania – 1800 682 468.
Burnie Office: North-West Tasmania Specialist Family Violence Unit – 03 6419 7050
Launceston Office: Specialist Family Violence Unit – 03 6349 1943
Free domestic violence legal advice.

Victoria

Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre – 03 9322 3555 or 1800 015 188
For confidential support and information please call the safe steps 24/7 family violence response line 1800 015 188

Sexual Assault Crisis Line – 1800 806 292
After-hours, telephone crisis counselling service for victim/survivors of both past and recent sexual assault. SACL operates between 5pm weeknights through to 9am the next day and throughout weekends and public holidays.

Child Protection Crisis Line – 131 278
For concerns about the immediate safety of a child within their family unit, 24 hours.

Eastern Community Legal Centre – 1300 32 52 00
Free family violence legal advice.

Women’s Legal Service Victoria
Metro: 03 8622 0600, Regional: 1800 133 302
Free domestic and family violence legal assistance, with helpful online information.

The Survivor Hub – Online and in-person MeetUps for victim-survivors of sexual assault.

Inner Melbourne Community Legal Drop in service – 03 9328 1885 Domestic and family violence legal assistance for the Melbourne City District, Docklands West Melbourne, North Melbourne, Carlton, Parkville areas.

Better Place Australia Better Place Australia 1800 639 523
Counselling, dispute resolution and mediation services, Moorabbin

The Orange Door
Open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday in the following areas:
North Eastern Melbourne – 1800 319 355
Bayside Peninsula – 1800 319 353
Mallee – 1800 290 943
Inner Gippsland – 1800 319 354
Barwon – 1800 312 820
Central Highlands – 1800 279 819
Goulburn – 1800 634 245
Hume Moreland – 1800 271 151
Inner Eastern Melbourne – 1800 354 322
Loddon – 1800 512 359
North Eastern Melbourne – 1800 319 355
Outer Gippsland – 1800 512 358
Ovens Murray – 1800 271 157
Southern Melbourne – 1800 271 170
Wimmera South West (South West) – 1800 271 180

Free service for people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children.

Western Australia

Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline – 08 9223 1188 or 1800 007 339
For crisis support, 24 hours.

The Sexual Assault Resource Centre – 08 6458 1828 or 1800 199 888
24 hour emergency line.

Western Australia Police: Child Abuse – 131 444
To report child abuse, 24 hours.

Marninwarntikura Family Violence Prevention Legal Service – 08 9191 5284
Free domestic violence legal assistance and crisis accommodation.

Southern Communities Advocacy Legal Education Service
(Kwinana and Rockingham) – 08 9550 0400
Free domestic violence legal advice.

Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
Mirrabooka Office: (08) 9440 1663
Joondalup Office: (08) 9301 4413
Legal advice for family and domestic violence and restraining orders.