Support Services
If you are in immediate danger, call 000 for Police and Ambulance help
Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)
02 6280 0900
Provides 24/7 support to all people affected by domestic/family violence. This includes people who are subjected to violence and abuse, and people who use violence and abuse.
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC)
02 6247 2525
Rape crisis support, counselling, advocacy and support programs for women and men. Open between 7am and 11pm, contact local number 02 6247 2525. Alternatively, you can SMS them on 0488 586 518.
Everyman Australia (formerly Canberra Men's Centre)
02 6230 6999
For male counselling services, or to learn about the Preventing Violence, Managing Anger group programs for men who have been using violence.
Legal Aid ACT
1300 654 314
Get access to free legal information, find out how to apply for legal aid and get a lawyer to represent you.
The Law Society of the ACT
02 6274 0300
The Law Society of ACT can help you locate Legal Assistance & Advice in your local area.
NSW Domestic Violence Line
1800 656 463
133 677 (Hearing impaired)
Provides 24/7 telephone counselling, information and referrals for women and same-sex partners who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.
Full Stop Australia
1800 385 578
Provides 24/7 telephone and online crisis counselling for anyone who has experienced or is at risk of sexual assault.
Interrelate Family Centres
1300 473 528
Provides family support, including support for multicultural families. Interrelate has 10 major regional locations across NSW and 26 outreach locations in the broader community. For more information on a specific region visit the website below or Call 1300 473 528 to be connected.
Link2home
1800 152 152
24/7 State-wide telephone line for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to seek accommodation and support.
Legal Aid NSW
1300 888 529
Find information and get access to free face-to-face legal advice.
The Law Society of New South Wales
02 9926 0333
The Law Society of NSW can help you locate legal assistance & advice in your local area.
Child Protection Helpline
132 111
You can contact the NSW government Community Services Hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
Domestic Violence Crisis Line
1800 019 116
Provides 24/7 telephone counselling, information and referrals for women and same-sex partners who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.
Men's Referral Service
1300 766 491
The Men’s Referral Service offers anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to help men stop using violent and controlling behaviour. They are available 8am-9pm on Monday to Friday, and 9am – 6pm on weekends.
Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Darwin: 08 8922 6472
Katherine: 08 8973 8524
Tennant Creek: 08 8962 4361
Alice Springs: 08 8955 4500
Provides a range of services including counselling to both adults and children who may have experienced (recently or many years ago) any form of sexual assault. Sexual assault can range from verbal harassment; unwanted touching or exhibitionism, to a violent attack.
Law Society of Northern Territory
08 8981 5104
The Law Society of NSW can help you locate Legal Assistance & Advice in your local area.
Dawn House (Domestic Family Violence Counsellor)
08 8945 1388
Located in Darwin, provides shelter, counselling and education services.
NPY (Ngaanyatjarra Pitijantjatjara Yankunytjatjara) Women’s Council Domestic Violence Service
08 8958 2374
Provides assistance and advocacy for individual victims of domestic violence that prioritizes their safety within a case management framework.
East Arnhem Domestic and Family Violence Counsellor
08 8987 0403
Provides counselling on domestic and family violence in the East Arnhem area.
Katherine Domestic and Family Violence Counsellor
08 8971 0777
Provides counselling on domestic and family violence in the Katherine area.
Tennant Creek Women’s Domestic Violence Counsellor
08 8962 3123
Provides counselling on domestic and family violence in the Tennant Creek area.
Domestic Violence Legal Service (DVLS)
08 8999 7977
A free service for people who have experienced or are at risk of domestic and family violence in the Greater Darwin Region. Services include legal advice and assistance, duty lawyer service, information and referrals for men and women.
Northern Australian Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service
Katherine: 1800 184 868
Darwin: 1800 041 998
NHULUNBUY: 0477 400 116
Provides legal advice to Indiginous women, children and youth about domestic or family violence.
They are available 8:30am – 4:30pm on Monday to Friday.
NT Police Family Violence Unit
08 8999 0865
Provides 24/7 support for women experiencing domestic and family violence.
NT Legal Aid Commission
1800 019 343
Get access to free legal information, find out how to apply for legal aid and get a lawyer to represent you.
Catholic Care NT - Safe House
Nauiyu: 08 8979 2876
Tiwi Islands: 08 8978 3921
A 24 hour service providing an immediate safe place and counselling for individuals and families experiencing domestic and family violence.
Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit
Alice Springs and Central Australia: 08 8953 6355
Tennant Creek: 08 8962 2100
Provides culturally appropriate legal advice to Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people about domestic or family violence and sexual assault.
They are available 8:30am – 5pm on Monday to Friday.
Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS)
1800 684 055
Located in Alice Springs/Central Australia and Tennant Creek, CAWLS provides legal advice to women on domestic violence.
They are available 8:30am – 5pm on Monday to Friday.
Crisis Accommodation Gove
08 8987 1166
Located in Nhulubuy, East Arnhem, this service provides support, accommodation and education to women and children at risk of or experiencing domestic or family violence.
Darwin Aboriginal and Islander Women's Shelter
08 8945 2284
Located in Darwin, this service provides counselling, crisis accommodation and information to women experiencing domestic of family violence.
Katherine Women's Crisis Centre
08 89 721 332
Provides short-term crisis accommodation for women and children experiencing domestic violence in Katherine.
Katherine Women's Information and Legal Service (KWILS)
1800 620 108
Provides free legal services to women in the Katherine Region who have experienced domestic or family violence.
Ruby Gaea
08 8945 0155
Provides free and confidential counselling and post-initial trauma support for women who have been affected by sexual violence. Medical and legal support is provided.
Tangentyere Council
08 8951 4222
Supports individuals and families in the Central Australia and wider community with a range of services including housing services, family and youth services and financial services.
Top End Women's Legal Service
1800 234 441
Provides free, confidential and culturally appropriate legal advice to women in Darwin, Belyuen, Palmerston, Litchfield and Wagait, who have experienced domestic or family violence, sexual assault or discrimination.
Wadeye Safe House- One Tree Community Services
08 8978 1020
The only safe house in the Wadeye area providing 24-hour emergency accommodation and support for women and children who are experiencing domestic or family violence.
Women's Safety Services of Central Australia
For Crisis Accommodation: 08 8952 6075
For Outreach: 08 8953 7648
Provides a range of support for women and children in the Alice Springs area experiencing domestic and family violence, including emergency accommodation, outreach support for escaping domestic violence and legal advice.
YWCA
NT: Darwin 08 8936 0500
YWCA provides support and referrals for families in the Darwin, Palmerston and rural areas who are escaping domestic violence and are in need of crisis accommodation, Centrelink services or legal support.
DV Connect Womensline
1800 811 811
Womensline provides 24/7 confidential advice and counselling as well as referral to crisis accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence.
DV Connect Mensline
1800 600 636
Mensline provides counselling, information and referral to men affected by domestic violence. Available 9.00am -12 midnight, 7 days a week.
Victim Assist Queensland
1300 546 587
Victim Assist Queensland helps victims of crime to get back on their feet after experiencing violent crime or domestic and family violence in Queensland.
Call local number 1300 546 587 for assistance.
Sexual Assault Help Line
1800 010 120
Provides telephone support and counselling to anyone – women, men and young people – who has been sexually assaulted or abused and for anyone who is concerned or suspects someone they care about might have been assaulted or abused.
Legal Aid Queensland
1300 651 188
Get access to free legal information, find out how to apply for legal aid and get a lawyer to represent you.
Queensland Law Society
1300 367 757
The Law Society of Queensland can help you locate Legal Assistance & Advice in your local area.
Queensland Domestic Violence Support Services
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Counselling advice and support for women experiencing domestic and family violence
Women's Infolink
1800 177 577
Statewide in Statewide area
Information and referral for girls and women, Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Support for culturally diverse people.
Statewide confidential information and referral service on issues affecting women’s wellbeing across a broad range of topics, including health, employment, legal services and domestic violence.
Email address: women@qld.gov.au
Women's Safety Services SA
1800 800 098 - 24h Domestic Violence Crisis Line
Provides 24/7 telephone counselling, information and referrals for women and same-sex partners who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.
Legal Services Commission of South Australia
1300 366 424
Get access to free legal information, find out how to apply for legal aid and get a lawyer to represent you.
The Law Society of South Australia
08 8229 0200
The Law Society of South Australia can help you locate Legal Assistance & Advice in your local area.
Women’s Legal Service South Australia
Phone: 08 8231 8929
Free Call: 1800 816 349
Provides legal advice and representation to women within South Australia, particularly in areas where needs are not being met.
Family Violence Response & Referral Line
1800 633 937
Provides 24/7, including public holidays, information and referral service by which callers are able to access the full range of response, counselling, information and other support services provided by Safe at Home.
Family Violence Counselling and Support Service
1800 608 122
9:00am to midnight Weekdays
4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.
Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.
Men's Referral Service
1300 766 491
The Men’s Referral Service offers anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to help men stop using violent and controlling behaviour. In Tasmania, the service is available 24 hours a day.
Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania
1800 697 877
Provides 24/7 support, information and counselling in Southern Tasmania to males and females of all ages who been victim of recent rape or sexual assault or sexually abused at any time of their lives.
Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
1300 366 611
Find information and get access to free face-to-face legal advice.
The Law Society of Tasmania
03 6234 4133
The Law Society of Tasmania can help you locate Legal Assistance & Advice in your local area.
Laurel House
1800 697 877
Provides free counselling, 24/7 crisis support and education to adults and children who have experienced or been affected by sexual assault.
Call 03 6334 2740 for Northern Tasmania.
Call 03 6431 9711 for North West Tasmania.
Call 1800 697 877 for after hours support statewide.
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre
1800 015 188
A 24 hour hotline for family violence response. Call them on 1800 015 188 to help you prepare a safe plan for you and your children to leave a violent or abusive relationship.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
1800 010 120
Provides telephone support and counselling to anyone – women, men and young people – who has been sexually assaulted or abused and for anyone who is concerned or suspects someone they care about might have been assaulted or abused.
Men's Referral Service
1300 766 491
The Men’s Referral Service offers anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to help men stop using violent and controlling behaviour. They are available 8am-9pm during Monday to Friday, and 9am-6pm on weekends.
Victoria Legal Aid
1300 792 387
Find information and get access to free face-to-face legal advice.
Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria
(03) 9652 1501
Finding legal assistance and advice. The Federation of community legal centers Victoria can help you get legal assistance and advice in your local area.
InTouch
1800 755 988
InTouch provides services, programs and responses to issues of family violence in migrant and refugee communities. They develop and implement a number of culturally sensitive and holistic models for both the victims and perpetrators of family violence.
Shakti
03 975 34324
0432 611 688 (AFTERHOURS)
Shakti Community Council is a non-profit organisation providing culturally specialist, confidential support services to women and their children of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origins.
Women's Domestic Violence Helpline
1800 007 339
This service provides 24/7 support and counselling for women experiencing family and domestic violence. This includes phone counselling, information and advice, referral to local advocacy and support services, liaison with police if necessary and support in escaping situations of family and domestic violence. The service can refer women to safe accommodation if required.
Men's Referral Service
1300 766 491
The Men’s Referral Service offers anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to help men stop using violent and controlling behaviour. Call 1300 766 491 for help. They are available 8am-9pm during Monday to Friday, and 9am-6pm on weekends.
Legal Aid Western Australia
1300 650 579
Find information and get access to free face-to-face legal advice.
Call the LawAccess Western Australia local cost number 1300 650 579 for help.
The Law Society of Western Australia
08 9324 8600
The Law Society of Western Asutralia can help you locate Legal Assistance & Advice in your local area.
