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CRISIS AND MENTAL HEALTH |
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Lifeline |
24-hour telephone crisis support service. |
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Beyond Blue |
Support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses. |
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1800Respect |
24/7 confidential information, counselling and support service. |
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Suicide callback service |
A 24 hour, nationwide service that provides free telephone, video and online counselling. |
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DOMESTIC, FAMILY, SEXUAL VIOLENCE |
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Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia |
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A directory of local support services. |
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FOR MEN |
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MensLine Australia |
24/7 telephone and online counselling service offering support for men. |
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No to violence |
Works with men who use family violence, and the sector that supports them to change their abusive and violent behaviour. |
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FOR WOMEN |
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The Women’s Services Network |
Support for women and children who are or have experienced domestic or family violence. |
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Department of Social Services Women’s Safety resource list |
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Contact details for services in in each state and territory. |
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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS |
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Relationships Australia |
Relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. |
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KIDS AND YOUNG PEOPLE |
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Headspace |
Services for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs or work and study support. |
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Kids Helpline |
24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. |
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Reach Out |
Information, support and resources for under 25s about mental health issues to enable them to develop resilience, increase coping skills and facilitate help-seeking behaviour. |
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SUPPORT TOOLS |
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Ask Izzy |
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A free and anonymous way to find national and local support services including housing, meals, healthcare, counselling, legal advice and much more. |
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Daisy |
Download Daisy from
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A free app developed by 1800RESPECT that connects you to services in your local area, including legal, housing, financial and children’s services. |
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Black Dog Institute |
A personalised self-help tool for your mental health. |
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DOMESTIC, FAMILY, SEXUAL VIOLENCE |
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Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT |
Helps people build lives free from domestic violence and fear. |
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Canberra Rape Crisis Centre |
A feminist organisation working to eliminate sexual violence against women, young people, children and men. |
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Victims Support |
Support, information, assistance and ongoing support for victims of crime. |
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FOR MEN |
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Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault |
0488 586 518
(Text only for deaf and hearing impaired) |
Counselling and support for men over 16, and their supporters, in the ACT and surrounding regions. |
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EveryMan |
Confidential conversations with experienced counsellors focused on men and their families. |
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FOR WOMEN |
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Women’s Legal Centre |
Legal advice relating to help with children, property, employment, discrimination and family violence issues. |
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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS |
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Relationships Australia Canberra and Region |
Support services to assist those experiencing violence or abuse in their relationships. |
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EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION / REFUGE |
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Beryl Women’s Refuge |
Crisis accommodation for women with children escaping domestic violence. |
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Doris Women’s Refuge |
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Short and medium term accommodation and transitional support for women and children leaving domestic or family violence. |
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Northside Women’s Supported Accommodation Program |
Medium term supported accommodation for women escaping domestic violence with or without children, including teenage sons. |
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LEGAL |
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Legal Aid (ACT) |
1300 654 314 |
Assistance with legal problems, especially for people who are socially or economically disadvantaged. |
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DOMESTIC, FAMILY, SEXUAL VIOLENCE |
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Sexual, domestic and family violence |
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A directory of where to get help if you are experiencing sexual, domestic and family violence. |
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NSW Victims Services |
Support, counselling, financial assistance, referral and information for people experiencing violence. |
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NSW Rape Crisis Centre |
1800 424 017 or (02) 9181 4349
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Support for people affected by sexual, domestic or family violence. |
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FOR MEN |
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EveryMan |
Confidential conversations with experienced counsellors focused on men and their families. |
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FOR WOMEN |
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Domestic Violence Line |
Help for women and same-sex partners who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. |
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Women’s domestic violence court advocacy service |
Information, assistance and court advocacy services for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. |
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South East Women’s and Children’s Services |
Innovative, holistic, client-focused homelessness, domestic violence and youth support services across Bega Valley and Eurobodalla Shires. |
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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS |
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Relationships Australia NSW |
Services for people experiencing violence or abuse in their relationships. |
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EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION |
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Women’s and Girl’s Emergency Centre |
Crisis assistance services including short and medium term accommodation, emergency assistance and specialised domestic and family violence support. |
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Link2home |
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/are-you-homeless |
24/7 information and referral to specialist homelessness services that support women and children escaping domestic violence. |
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LEGAL |
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LawAccess NSW |
A free government telephone service that provides legal information, referrals and advice for people who have a legal problem in NSW. |
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Legal Aid NSW |
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Legal services for disadvantaged clients across NSW in most areas of criminal , family and civil law. |
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DOMESTIC, FAMILY, SEXUAL VIOLENCE |
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Domestic, family and sexual violence directory |
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A directory of domestic, family and sexual violence support services |
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Domestic and Family Violence Centre |
Support for families who live in the Palmerston and rural areas, who are escaping domestic and family violence. |
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Sexual Assault Referral Centres |
Darwin
Katherine
Tennant Creek
Alice Springs
0401 114 181 (after hours) |
https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/hospitals-health-services/sexual-assault-referral-centres |
Support for people who have experienced sexual assault. |
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Victims of Crime Northern Territory |
1800 672 242 or
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Support, advocacy and prevention strategies for people who have been, or may be, affected by crime. |
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FOR MEN |
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MensLine Australia |
24/7 telephone and online counselling service offering support for men. |
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FOR WOMEN |
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NPY Women’s Council domestic violence service |
https://www.npywc.org.au/what-we-do/domestic-and-family-violence |
Support services to assist with overcoming cycles of violence. |
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Women’s information service (Alice Springs) |
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Services for women and children escaping domestic and family violence in the Top End. |
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Central Australia Women’s Legal Service |
Support with legal issues, legal advice and representation, and referral to support services for all women in Central Australia and the Barkly region. |
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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS |
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Relationships Australia NT |
1800 650 276
1800 650 276 Katherine (08) 8950 4100
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Support services to assist those experiencing violence or abuse in their relationships. |
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EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION |
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Dawn House |
Services for women and children escaping domestic and family violence. |
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Ruby Gaea Darwin Centre |
Free, confidential counselling and support to women and children who have experienced sexual assault at any time in their lives. |
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Katherine Women’s Crisis Centre |
Crisis accommodation and related support services to women and children escaping domestic and family violence across the Katherine region. |
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LEGAL |
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Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission |
Legal information, legal advice, representation, family dispute resolution, and education services for the NT community. |
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DOMESTIC, FAMILY, SEXUAL VIOLENCE |
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Brisbane Domestic Violence Service |
Crisis support and assistance for families, women, men, young people and children. |
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Domestic Violence Action Centre |
Telephone, referral, advocacy and support services for women and children. |
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DV Connect |
Emergency transport and accommodation for entire families including pets. Helps Queenslanders find pathways to safety, away from domestic, family and sexual violence. |
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Sexual Assault Helpline |
https://www.dvconnect.org/queensland-sexual-assault-helpline/ |
Emotional support and referral pathways to any Queenslander who has, or thinks they may have been sexually assaulted or abused, or people who are concerned for someone they think might have been assaulted or abused. |
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Domestic and family violence directory |
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https://www.qld.gov.au/community/getting-support-health-social-issue/support-victims-abuse/domestic-family-violence
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A directory of services for domestic and family violence within Queensland. |
FOR MEN |
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Living Well |
Face-to-face and telephone counselling for men who have been sexually abused in childhood or sexually assaulted as an adult, and their partners and family. |
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DV Connect Mensline |
Support for men experiencing or using domestic, family, or sexual violence. |
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FOR WOMEN |
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DV Connect Womensline |
Support for women experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence. |
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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS |
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Relationships Australia Queensland |
Services to assist those experiencing violence or abuse in their relationships. |
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EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION |
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St Vincent de Paul Society Women’s Refuge |
Refuges for women and their children who are unable to stay at home because of domestic or family violence. |
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DV Connect |
Safe and secure accommodation and specialist support for women and children escaping domestic and family violence. |
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LEGAL |
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Legal Aid Queensland |
Free legal information, publications, advice, duty lawyer, community legal education and referral services. |
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DOMESTIC, FAMILY, SEXUAL VIOLENCE |
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Domestic violence Crisis Service |
1800 800 098 (toll free in SA) 131 611
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Telephone services and counselling for people who have experienced domestic or family violence or abuse. Includes emergency accommodation for women with or without children escaping domestic or family violence, and referral to regional services for ongoing support and accommodation. |
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Victim Support Service SA – Staying Home, Staying Safe |
Support for victims and survivors including physical and emotional safety and assisting them on their journey to recovery. |
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Yarrow Place |
Free and confidential service for people aged 16 years and over at the time of the sexual assault. |
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Domestic and family violence and sexual assault support services directory |
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A directory of domestic, family violence and sexual assault services provided by the South Australian government. |
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FOR MEN |
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MensLine Australia |
24/7 telephone and online counselling service offering support for men. |
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FOR WOMEN |
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Women's Information Service |
Information about government, non-government and community services provided online, over the phone and in person. |
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Women’s Safety Services SA |
Support for women and their children who are experiencing domestic and family violence. |
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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS |
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Relationships Australia South Australia |
1800 182 325 (country callers) |
https://www.rasa.org.au/services/post-separation/support-services/ |
Services to assist those experiencing violence or abuse in their relationships. |
EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION |
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Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway |
Services for single women and women and children experiencing or escaping domestic or family violence. |
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LEGAL |
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Legal Services Commission of South Australia |
Legal assistance for South Australians. |
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DOMESTIC, FAMILY, SEXUAL VIOLENCE |
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Engender Equality |
Hobart
Launceston
NW Tasmania
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Free, confidential counselling, support and other therapies to people affected by family or domestic violence. |
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Family Violence Counselling and Support Service |
North West
North
South
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Professional and specialised services to children, young people and adults affected by family violence. |
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Sexual Assault Support Service |
Free and confidential support for southern Tasmanian people of all ages who have been affected by any form of sexual violence. |
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Safe at Home Court Support and Liaison Service |
Support services working together to address the risk and safety needs of victims and children, and hold perpetrators accountable. |
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Laurel House |
Northern Tasmania
NW Tasmania (03) 6431 9711 1800 697 877
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A safe place for adults and children who have been impacted by sexual assault. Includes counselling, education and 24/7 crisis support. |
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FOR MEN |
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Men’s Referral Service |
Family violence telephone counselling, information and referral service for men. |
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FOR WOMEN |
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Women’s Legal Service Tasmania |
Confidential and free legal advice and referral on all legal matters including family law, family violence, civil and criminal law, estate and property law. |
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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS |
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Relationships Australia Tasmania |
Support for Tasmanians to achieve positive lives and healthy relationships – with each other or themselves. |
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EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION |
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Housing Connect |
Services including accommodation, support and advice on how to stay safe following family violence. |
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Orana House |
https://www.citymission.org.au/find-a-service/crisis-accommodation/orana-house |
Crisis and long-term accommodation for males aged 21 years and over. |
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Jireh House |
Crisis accommodation service for women and children in Tasmania. |
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Magnolia Place |
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A specialist homelessness service offering short term crisis accommodation for women and their children experiencing homelessness. |
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Karinya Young Women’s Service |
Short term crisis accommodation for young women in Launceston aged 13 to 20 years. |
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LEGAL |
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Legal Aid Tasmania |
Legal advice, representation, family dispute resolution services and legal education to the Tasmanian community. |
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DOMESTIC, FAMILY, SEXUAL VIOLENCE |
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Victims of Crime Helpline |
Support and assistance for people who have experiences violence in their family or relationship. |
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Sexual Assault Crisis Line |
Support, advocacy and crisis response service for people who have experienced sexual violence. |
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The Orange Door |
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Free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children. |
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Domestic Violence Victoria |
Specialist family violence support services for victims and survivors. |
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Domestic violence Resource Centre directory |
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https://www.dvrcv.org.au/support-services/victorian-services |
A directory of various domestic violence resources. |
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Family violence statewide support services |
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https://www.vic.gov.au/family-violence-statewide-support-services |
A directory of state-wide family violence support services. |
FOR MEN |
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MensLine |
24/7 telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns. |
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FOR WOMEN |
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Safe steps Family Violence Response Centre |
24/7 service for women and children who are victims of family violence. |
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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS |
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Relationships Australia Victoria |
Specialist family and relationship services. |
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EMERGENCY ACCOMODATION |
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Women’s Housing Ltd |
Low costs housing for women at risk of homelessness due to being forced to leave their home due to family violence. |
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Safe steps |
Crisis accommodation services. |
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Crisis and Emergency Accommodation |
https://www.housing.vic.gov.au/crisis-emergency-accommodation |
After hours service for emergency and crisis accommodation. |
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LEGAL |
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Victoria Legal Aid |
Assists Victorians with their legal problems. |
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DOMESTIC, FAMILY, SEXUAL VIOLENCE |
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Sexual Assault Resource Centre
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(08) 9340 1828
1800 199 888
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https://www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/Our-services/Statewide-Services/SARC |
A directory of family and domestic violence help services. |
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Centrecare Western Australia
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Counselling and professional social services inspired by compassion and respect for human dignity. |
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Crisis Care |
https://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/CrisisAndEmergency/Pages/CrisisCare.aspx |
Information and counselling service for people in crisis needing urgent help. |
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Family and Domestic Violence Services and Resources |
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Family and Domestic Violence Services and Resources provided by the Government of Western Australia. |
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FOR MEN |
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Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline |
https://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/CrisisAndEmergency/Pages/Men%27s-Domestic-Violence-Helpline.aspx |
Counselling and referrals for male perpetrators, as well as male victims of family and domestic violence. |
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FOR WOMEN |
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Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline |
https://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/CrisisAndEmergency/Pages/Women%27s-Domestic-Violence-Helpline.aspx |
Support and counselling and referrals for women experiencing family and domestic violence. |
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Women's Information Service |
Free, confidential information for women throughout Western Australia. |
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Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services WA |
Peak body for domestic and family violence services. |
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Starick: Domestic and family violence support services for women and children |
Domestic and family violence support services for women and children. |
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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS |
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Relationships Australia Western Australia |
Specialist family and relationship services and support. |
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EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION |
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Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence |
Safe crisis and emergency accommodation for people experiencing or escaping family and domestic violence. |
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LEGAL |
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Legal Aid WA |
Help for people with legal problems. |
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NATIONAL |
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Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline |
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Information on victim’s rights, how to access counselling and financial assistance. |
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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY |
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Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) |
Legal services to Aboriginal people. |
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Dhunlung Yarra Service |
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Confidential, flexible and culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities, including relationship issues, loss and grief, separation and family violence. |
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Domestic Violence Crisis Service |
Support and assistance for people building lives free from domestic violence and fear. |
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NEW SOUTH WALES |
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NSW Victims Services |
Support, counselling, financial assistance, referral and information for people experiencing violence. |
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First Nations Women’s legal contact line |
http://www.wlsnsw.org.au/legal-services/indigenous-womens-legal-program/ |
Free confidential legal information, advice and referrals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in NSW with a focus on domestic violence, sexual assault, parenting issues, family law, discrimination and victim’s support. |
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Legal advice clinics for Indigenous women |
http://www.wlsnsw.org.au/legal-services/indigenous-womens-legal-program/outreach-clinics/ |
Legal advice on family law issues. |
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Wirringa Baiya – Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre |
Support for women and children who are experiencing domestic and family violence or sexual assault. |
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Mudgin-Gal Aboriginal Corporation & Women’s Services |
A safe haven and active support service for women, girls and their young families. |
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Services directory |
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http://www.anothercloset.com.au/aboriginal-torres-strait-services |
A directory of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support services. |
NORTHERN TERRITORY |
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Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Family Support Programs |
Culturally appropriate services and programs for social, emotional, cultural and physical health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. |
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Darwin Aboriginal and Indigenous Women’s Shelter |
https://www.dvrcv.org.au/darwin-aboriginal-islander-womens-shelter-daiws |
Safe and culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are homeless or escaping family violence. |
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QUEENSLAND |
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Murrigunyah Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Women |
Counselling, support, advocacy, information, advice and referral to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women aged 15 years and over who have been sexually assaulted during their lives. |
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DV Work Aware
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Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employees affected by Domestic and Family Violence. |
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Community Legal Centres Queensland |
Community Legal Centres Queensland provides support and advocacy for 34 independent, community legal centres operating across Queensland. |
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Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service |
Providers offree culturally appropriate support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities suffering from the direct and indirect effects of family violence and sexual assault. |
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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Domestic Violence Crisis Line |
Help and support for people during and after abuse. |
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Western Adelaide Domestic Violence Services |
Support for women and children experiencing or escaping domestic or family violence. |
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KWY |
Programs and services to improve the safety of women, children and men by providing specialist knowledge and culturally appropriate services to break the cycle of domestic violence and stem the flow of Aboriginal children into the child protection systems across Australia. |
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Family Violence Legal Service Aboriginal Corporation (SA) |
Port Augusta
1800 111 052
Port Lincoln
1800 309 912
Ceduna
1800 839 059
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Assistance to victims and survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault and support for families and communities affected by violence. |
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Ceduna Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Service |
0400 879 541
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https://www.cccsa.org.au/services/domestic-and-family-violence/ |
A service for women and children who are in or have experienced domestic violence or Aboriginal family violence. |
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Uniting Communities domestic violence support |
https://www.unitingcommunities.org/services/aboriginal-services/domestic-violence-support/ |
Support services for people experiencing abuse, or using anger or violence, as well as others who are affected. |
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Aboriginal Family Support Services |
A program focussing on early intervention and prevention, with the goal of ensuring that families have increased capacity and are kept safe from violence and harm. |
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TASMANIA |
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Aboriginal services |
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Services in the key areas of health, legal representation, children’s services for Aborigines in Tasmania. |
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VICTORIA |
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WRISC Family Violence Support |
http://www.wrisc.org.au/aboriginal-family-violence-program.php |
Services delivered with cultural understanding and a holistic focus and in partnership with the Aboriginal community and Aboriginal run services. |
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Djirra |
Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service. |
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Yarning Safe’n’Strong |
Support for people and families who need to have a yarn with someone about their wellbeing. |
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Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women’s Services |
Secure refuge accommodation and specialist family violence services to Aboriginal women and their children. Includes support for parents of Aboriginal children, as well as partners and ex-partners of Aboriginal people. |
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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Djinda Service – Relationships WA |
https://www.relationshipswa.org.au/Services/Aboriginal-Community-Support/Djinda-Service |
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in the Perth metropolitan area who have experienced family violence and/or sexual assault. |
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Perth Aboriginal services directory |
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https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Perth-Aboriginal-services-counselling-services |
Directory of counselling services for Aboriginal people in the Perth metropolitan area. |
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Southern Aboriginal Corporation: Family Violence Prevention Legal Service |
Assistance for Aboriginal adults and children who are victims/survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault. |
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Yorgum Aboriginal Family Counselling Service |
Culturally secure healing, counselling, therapy and support for Aboriginal children, young people and adults recovering from the harmful impacts of child sexual abuse and/or family and domestic violence. |
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NATIONAL |
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1800Respect |
13 14 50
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Support services for people from CALD, migrant and refuges experiences of violence. |
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Translating and Interpreting Service |
https://www.tisnational.gov.au/en/Non-English-speakers/Help-using-TIS-National-services |
24/7 free telephone or on-site interpreter in your own language. |
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Department of Social Services |
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Family Safety Pack – developed for men and women coming to Australia. |
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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY |
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The Multicultural Hub Canberra’s Women’s Service |
Free confidential services promoting the safety and wellbeing, self-esteem and confidence, independence, and resilience for women from migrant and refugee backgrounds of any age, who are recent arrivals or long-term residents in our community. |
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NEW SOUTH WALES |
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Immigrant women’s Speakout |
Information and referral service for immigrant and refugee women. |
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NORTHERN TERRITORY |
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Melaleuca Refugee Centre |
Trauma counselling services to permanently resettled refugees and humanitarian entrants and those on temporary substantive visas living in the community. |
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Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory |
Advocacy and services for individuals, families and communities from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the Top End. |
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QUEENSLAND |
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Immigrant Women’s Support Service |
(07) 3846 3490
(07) 3846 5400
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Counselling, support, advocacy, information, advice and referral to immigrant and refugee women aged 15 years and over of non-English speaking backgrounds who have been, or children have been, sexually assaulted during their lives. |
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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Migrant Women’s Support Program |
Assistance for migrant women and children of diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds in unsafe relationships. |
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Domestic Violence Gateway Service |
Free telephone counselling and referral to safe accommodation. |
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Migrant Resource Centre of SA |
Intervention, mediation, counselling and referrals to service providers for families in new and establishing communities who are experiencing difficult relationship issues or domestic violence. |
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TASMANIA |
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Family Violence Response and Referral Line |
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24/7 support service for victims of family violence – includes follow up work from police, safety audits and safety plans. |
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VICTORIA |
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inTouch |
A specialist family violence service that works with women from migrant and refugee backgrounds, their families and their communities in Victoria. |
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Foundation House: The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc |
Health, wellbeing and human rights support for people from refugee backgrounds who have experienced torture or other traumatic events. |
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Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health |
A community-based, not-for-profit organisation providing migrant women living in Australia with information to support and promote their health and wellbeing. |
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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Ishar: Domestic Violence Survivors Support |
Inclusive, holistic and culturally sensitive services for women and their families promoting healthy communities. |
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Multicultural Women’s Advocacy and Support |
https://whfs.org.au/services/multicultural-womens-advocacy-support/ |
A support service for women who are recent arrivals or long-term residents who have experienced family or domestic violence. |
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Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre |
Support for ethnic people with disabilities and their families. |
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NATIONAL |
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QLife |
Support and referral services for LGBTI people, their friends and family. |
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Another Closet |
Domestic and family violence support services for LGBTI people. |
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Betterpride |
Mediation, donor planning, counselling and mental health support for families, couples, individuals, young people and elder/senior people. |
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Black Rainbow |
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Support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBQTI+SB people through a
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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY |
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Domestic Violence Crisis Service |
Services and support for people building lives free from domestic violence and fear. |
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Canberra Rape Crisis Centre |
A feminist organisation working to eliminate sexual violence against women, young people, children, and men. |
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Beryl Women Inc. |
Therapeutic support and safe housing to women and children escaping domestic and family violence in the ACT and surrounding region. |
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Toora Women Inc |
Gender-specific services to women in the ACT and surrounds, including specialist services to women who have experienced past or present traumas of domestic, family and sexual violence. |
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NEW SOUTH WALES |
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ACON |
Information, referrals, counselling, advocacy and practical support for LGBTI people in NSW experiencing domestic and family violence. |
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Inner City Legal Centre Safe Relationship Project |
https://www.iclc.org.au/our-services/safe-relationships-project/ |
Free legal advice and court support for LGBTIQ people experiencing domestic and family violence in NSW. |
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Twenty10 |
Support, information and referral services for people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities, their families and communities, including specialised services for young people (12-26), such as case management, counselling and supported accommodation. |
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The Gender Centre |
Counselling, accommodation, outreach and support for transgender, gender queer and gender questioning people in NSW. |
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NORTHERN TERRITORY |
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Relationships Australia – Counselling |
Services to assist those experiencing violence or abuse in their relationships. |
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QUEENSLAND |
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LGBTIQ domestic, family & sexual violence |
Referrals for people who are from sexually or gender diverse communities and who may identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, intersex or queer, questioning or asexual. |
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DVConnect Mensline |
Free, confidential telephone counselling, referral, information and support, service for Queenslanders identifying as male, and who may be experiencing or using domestic and family violence. |
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LGBTI Legal Service |
Free legal advice for LGBTI Queenslanders. |
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Queensland Police Service LGBTI Liaison Program |
131 444
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https://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/community/lgbti/default.htm |
Provide discrete advice on crimes and offences and ensure reports to police are appropriately acted upon. |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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Relationships Australia |
Services to assist those experiencing violence or abuse in their relationships. |
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TASMANIA |
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Engender Equality |
Therapeutic services for any person affected by family or domestic violence in Tasmania. |
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Family Violence Counselling and Support Service |
North West
North
South
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Specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence. |
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Family Violence Response and Referral Line |
24/7 information and referral service to a range of response, counselling, information and other support services. |
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LGBTI Liaison Officers |
https://www.police.tas.gov.au/what-we-do/lgbti-liaison-officers/ |
Provide discrete advice on crimes and offences and ensure reports to police are appropriately acted upon. |
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VICTORIA |
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Switchboard Victoria – Rainbow Door |
0480 017 246
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Free specialist LGBTIQA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, BrotherBoys, SisterGirls) helpline providing information, support, and referral to all LGBTIQA+ Victorians. |
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Thorne Harbour Health |
https://thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/relationship-family-violence/ |
Support services including prevention education, treatment and care of PLHIV and counselling services. |
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With respect |
Resources, tips and advice for LGBTIQ+ people on having and maintaining healthy relationships. Support for LGBTIQ+ people of all ages and their families experiencing difficulty in their relationships, including family violence. |
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drummond street services |
Support for families and individuals through connected and inclusive communities. Drives innovation and research into family support interventions. |
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Victims of Crime |
0427 767 891
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Free support to help manage the effects of crime, guidance through the legal process. |
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Trans Gender Victoria |
Advocacy support services for trans and gender diverse people, their partners, families and friends. |
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Kara House Lesbian Domestic Violence Outreach Service |
Specialist family violence support including safe and secure accommodation and outreach services to women and children escaping family violence. |
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EDVOS |
Support services for all women, including women from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) communities, their children, pets and other animals, who are responding to any form of family violence. |
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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Living Proud |
Essential services for gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans* and intersex communities, including peer counselling phone line, health and wellbeing initiatives and community capacity building. |
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Relationships Australia WA |
Relationship support services for individuals, couples, families and communities |
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NATIONAL |
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National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline |
https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/service-providers/making-complaint-and-reporting-abuse-and-neglect |
Free, independent and confidential services for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability. |
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National Relay Service |
133 677
1300 555 727
0423 677 767
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https://www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/phone/services-people-disability/accesshub |
Allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or have a speech impairment to make and receive phone calls. |
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Women With Disabilities Australia |
Services for women and girls with disability in all areas of life. |
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FOR WOMEN |
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Sunny |
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Download Sunny from Google Play or the App Store . |
A free app developed by women with disability and 1800RESPECT. Supports all women with disability impacted by sexual assault and family and domestic violence. |
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY |
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EveryMan |
https://www.everyman.org.au/services/?id=disability-services |
Services for vulnerable men with disabilities experiencing violence. |
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Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT |
(02) 6228 1852
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Services to help people build lives free from domestic violence and fear. |
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NEW SOUTH WALES |
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NSW Disability Discrimination Legal Centre |
1800 800 708
1800 555 677
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Promotes and protects the human and legal rights of people with disability and their supporters through legal advocacy. |
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NSW Rape Crisis Centre |
(02) 9181 43 49 (TTY) |
Support for people affected by sexual, domestic or family violence. |
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NORTHERN TERRITORY |
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Domestic and Family Violence Centre |
(08) 8932 9155 |
Crisis accommodation and case-management support for families escaping domestic violence. |
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QUEENSLAND |
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WWILD Sexual Violence Prevention Service |
Counselling, support, advocacy, information, advice and referral to women with intellectual disabilities aged 14 years and over who have been, or are at risk being sexually assaulted during their lives. |
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Disability Support Queensland |
http://www.disabilitysupportqld.org.au/portfolio-items/brisbane-domestic-violence-service-bdvs/ |
A free and confidential service for people in the Brisbane Metropolitan area who are affected by domestic and family violence. |
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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Centacare |
Support services for people who have been marginalised and who are experiencing hardships and challenges in their lives. |
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TASMANIA |
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Family Violence Counselling and Support Service |
North West
North
South
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Specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence. |
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VICTORIA |
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Safe steps Family Violence Response Centre |
Help for women and children who are experiencing family violence. |
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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Relationships Australia WA |
Relationship support services for individuals, couples, families and communities. |
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Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre |
Advocacy services for people with all types of disability including physical, sensory, intellectual and psychiatric conditions. |
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