Family Violence Support

Anxious Woman

Advice and information about support services to assist with family violence issues.

If you or somebody you know is experiencing family violence, access one of the support services below. You can also visit the DHHS website for more advice and access to support services. If a person is in immediate danger, call 000.

COVID-19 restrictions allow you to leave your home for emergency purposes. If you are escaping harm or are at risk of harm from family violence, you can leave your home.

You will not be fined if you are leaving a dangerous situation. Please call 000 – Victoria Police - if you are in immediate danger.


1800 RESPECT

Australia-wide confidential support services, counselling, information and referral for sexual assault and family violence, for everyone.

Call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
www.1800respect.org.au


Safe Steps

Support line for family and domestic violence.

Call 1800 015 188
www.safesteps.org.au


Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Crisis counselling service for people who have experienced past and recent sexual assault.

Call 1800 806 292
www.sacl.com.a


Kids Helpline

Private and confidential phone and online counselling service for people aged 5 to 25.

Call 1800 55 1800
kidshelpline.com.au


Lifeline

National charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with support and suicide prevention services.

Call 13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au


MensLine Australia

Help, support, referrals & counselling services for men via telephone, online and video.

Call 1300 78 99 78
mensline.org.au