Domestic Violence Support

If you’re experiencing domestic violence, there are services available to help you regardless of where you live in Australia.

The following domestic violence helplines can put you in touch with the right service for your needs, or provide a listening ear. They’re available 24/7 nationally or locally in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, NT, TAS and ACT.

This can help if:

• you’re a victim of domestic violence
• you want to know what help is available
• you have questions about domestic violence.

National support services.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 immediately.

The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line

A free and confidential telephone and online service for any Australian experiencing, or who has experienced, domestic or family violence and/or sexual assault. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can also find a list of state-specific services on the website here. The Daisy app has been created to enable safe and private browsing for local services.

Phone: 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732

Translating and Interpreting Service

Call 13 14 50 and ask them to contact 1800 RESPECT.

National Relay Service

For callers who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment.

TTY/Voice Calls: call 133 677 and ask them to contact 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732.

Speak and Listen: call 1300 555 727 and ask them to contact 1800 RESPECT.

Internet relay users

Visit the National Relay Service website and ask them to contact 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732.

MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns.

Australian Capital Territory

Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT

Phone: (02) 6280 0900

New South Wales

Domestic Violence Line

Phone: 1800 656 463

Northern Territory

Dawn House

Phone: (08) 8945 1388

NT Domestic and Family Violence Services

Queensland

DV Connect

Phone: 1800 811 811

South Australia

Domestic Violence Crisis Services

Tasmania

Family Violence Response Referral line

Phone: 1800 633 937

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

Phone: 1800 608 122

Victoria

Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre

Phone: 1800 015 188 or 03 9322 3555

Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria

Western Australia

Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline

Phone: 1800 007 339 or (08) 9223 1188

Men's Domestic Violence Helpline

Phone: 1800 000 599 or (08) 9223 1199

We've borrowed this content from ReachOut—Australia's leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents—with their permission. You can find the original article here. Check out more of their full range of practical support, tools and tips at ReachOut.com and ReachOut.com/Parents.

Are you experiencing suicidal thoughts, sexual assault or domestic and family violence? Seeking to support someone who is? Call Lifeline on 131 114 or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.

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