National Hotlines
- 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732): 24 hour, 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.
- Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State (24 hours)
131 114 - Police or Ambulance
000 in an emergency for police or ambulance. - Translating and Interpreting Service
Phone to gain access to an interpreter in your own language (free)
131 450 - Mensline Australia
Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties
1300 78 99 78 - Kids Help Line
Telephone counselling for children and young people
Freecall: 1800 551 800.
E-mail and web counselling www.kidshelp.com.au
- Australian Childhood Foundation
Counselling for children and young people affected by abuse
1800-176-453 or 9874 -3922
www.childhood.org.au or www.stopchildabuse.com.au
- Relationships Australia
Support groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners.
1300-364-277 or Vic (03) 9261-8700. Website: www.relationships.com.au
- ASCA (Adults Surviving Child Abuse) A service to adult survivors, their friends and family and the health care professionals who support them.
Support line: 1300 657 380
www.asca.org.au
- National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
An Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability.
Ph. 1800 880 052
www.disabilityhotline.org
- Safe Relationships Project
Provide men and women who are experiencing domestic violence in Same Sex relationships with support, advocacy, referral and information.The Department of Community Services Domestic Violence Line is the primary information service for people experiencing domestic violence in NSW. The DV line is free and staffed 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Ph. 1800 65 64 63LGBTIQ Domestic Violence Information:
Another Closet
www.anothercloset.com.auTransgender and Transsexual People:
Gender Centre
Services for people with gender issues.
Phone: (02) 9569 2366
www.gendercentre.org.aulntersex People:
The Australian affiliate of Organisation Internationale des Intersexues (OII Australia)
www.oii.org.au
Email: info@oii.org.au
- Australian Government Department of Health Services
Family and domestic violence
www.humanservices.gov.au - Healthdirect Australia
Healthdirect Australia is a non-commercial, government funded organisation providing trusted health information to all Australians.
http://www.mindhealthconnect.org.au/abusive-relationshipsFor more help on:
Domestic violence, click here
Emotional abuse, click here
Counselling, click here - White Ribbon – Australia’s campaign to prevent men’s violence against women
State & Territory Hotlines and Centres
Australian Capital Territory
- Domestic Violence Crisis Service
02 6280 0900 - Rape Crisis Centre (24 Hours)
02 6247 2525 - Canberra Men’s Centre
02 6230 6999
New South Wales
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Line
1800 65 64 63
1800 671 442 TTY (Hearing impaired) - Rape Crisis Service
1800 424 017 - Interrelate Family Centres
1300 736 966
Services
- Hunter Valley NSW –
Carrie’s Place Domestic Violence and Homelessness Services(02) 49342585 during office hours, or (02) 49331960 after hours.
Carrie’s Place provides a range of culturally appropriate programs for people experiencing domestic and family violence, and/or homelessness. We employ highly qualified workers with specialist skills who provide case management and court advocacy, to assist people to move forward with their lives with independence, safety, and security. Carrie’s Place has been providing services in the Maitland and Hunter area since 1979, and is truly a community owned organisation. Carrie’s Place is a safe place for you and your children. Carrie’s Place believes that everyone has the right to feel safe all the time.
Northern Territory
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line
1800 019 116 - Sexual Assault Referral Centre
08 8922 6472
Queensland
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Telephone Service
1800 811 811 - Sexual Assault Help Line
1800 010 120 - Men’s Info Line
1800 600 636 - QLD DV WebLink (a directory of QLD support services)
www.qlddomesticviolencelink.org.au/
South Australia
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Helpline
1300 782 200 - Yarrow Place Sexual Assault Service
1800 817 421
Tasmania
Hotlines
- Family Violence Counselling and Support Service
1800 608 122 - Family Violence Response & Referral
1800 633 937 - Sexual Assault Support Service
03 6231 1817 - Mens Line Australia
1300 364 277
Victoria
- Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre
1800 015 188 or 9322 3555 - Sexual Assault Crisis Line
1800 806 292 - Men’s Referral Service
1800 065 973
Western Australia
- Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline
08 9223 1188/ 1800007 339 - Crisis Care
1800 199 00808 or 9233 1111 - Sexual Assault Res. Centre
08 9340 1828 or 1800 199 888 - Men’s Helpline
08 9223 1199 or 1800 000 599