Crisis Supports +
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention service, Lifeline Australia Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1800RESPECT
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse, you can:
Call: 1800 737 732
Chat: 1800RESPECT.org.au
Text: 0458 737 732
Available 24/7: Call, text or online chat
Available 9am-midnight AEST, 7 days a week: Video call (no appointment needed)
Supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders +
Crisis support run by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. A confidential, culturally safe space to yarn about your needs, worries or concerns. Free and confidential service available 24/7 No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. We’re here for you
Call: 13 92 76
Chat: 13yarn.org.au
Support Services +
Community Legal Centres specialising in women’s legal issues. Providing women with access to free legal assistance and supports to escape and recover from violence and abuse Find Women’s Legal Services in Your Area – Women’s Legal Services Australia.
Services Australia can provide information, support and referral to people affected by family and domestic violence. For more information, visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/
The Attorney General’s Department has a list of legal services across Australia Legal assistance services | Attorney-General's Department
Financial Counselling can help people in personal financial difficulty to address their financial problems, manage debts and make informed choices. Further information can be obtained by calling 1800 007 007 or by visiting www.ndh.org.au.
The No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) gives access to fair and safe loans for eligible people, with no interest, fees or charges. No interest loans of up to $3,000 are available to people on low incomes, these loans are repaid over a period of up to 2 years. People who have experienced Family and Domestic Violence in the last 10 years can also apply for a NILS loan to help with the financial costs of establishing a new household. No income limit applies however, they must be able to repay the loan. No Interest Loans (NILs) – Good Shepherd, Phone 13 6457 (13 NILS).
Emergency Relief providers can assist people to meet their immediate basic needs in times of financial distress or hardship. Emergency Relief providers can assist with access to food, clothing, and vouchers, and they can also connect you to other support services. You can find contact details for providers in your area by visiting https://serviceproviders.dss.gov.au.
Financial Stress
