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Get help from wherever you are in Australia, with 24/7 support.

Crisis Support Block
Lifeline (13 11 14)

24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention service, Lifeline Australia Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.

Domestic Violence Crisis Service (ACT)

Crisis support for children, young people and adults, affected by domestic and family violence.
Call 02 62 800 900
Find out more here

NSW Domestic Violence Line (NSW)

Counselling and referrals for women experiencing domestic violence. Free call available on 1800 65 64 63
Find out more here

DVConnect (QLD)

Domestic violence helpline for those living in Queensland. Free call 1800 811 811.

Safe at Home Family Violence Response and Referral Line (TAS)

Safe at Home - Range of services to address family violence.

Safe Steps (VIC)

Inclusive and confidential, family and domestic violence crisis support service. Call 1800 015 188

Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline (WA)

Support for women, with or without children who are experiencing family and domestic violence. 1800 007 339
Find out more here

Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA)

Help and support for women and their children experiencing domestic and family violence.
Women's Safety Services SA

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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)

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 +

Find below the list of support services that can help you

Support Services
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/

Community Legal Centres

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.

Keeping Women Safe in their Homes

Keeping Women Safe in their Homes helps women and children stay in their home, or a home of their choosing, when it is safe to do so. This means they can continue to access their usual support networks, such as work and school. Keeping Women Safe in their Homes | Department of Social Services

Financial Counselling

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.

Legal Assistance Services

The Attorney General’s Department has a list of legal services across Australia Legal assistance services | Attorney-General's Department

The No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)

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

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.

Can’t find the help you need?

Speak to a Leaving Violence Program support worker

You can reach us Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm. The Leaving Violence Program is closed on public holidays.
If you would like to request for information, provide feedback, complaints or make an appeal, please call the helpline to speak to one of our support workers who will be able to assist you.