Support
If you, a child, or another person is in immediate danger, call 000
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.
Family and domestic violence support
Apps
Daisy – A 1800 Respect App connecting women to support services
BeThere A domestic violence bystander support app. Be there is a free app that gives you direct access to tools that empower, educate and support you to help someone who is experiencing domestic or family violence.
Faith-based Support
NSW:
Anglicare Domestic Violence Adviser Advice to clergy and lay ministers in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney especially for domestic abuse in a church-related setting. 0438 826 556 (business hours)
Professional Standards Unit - Advice about abuse involving clergy or church workers in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. 9265 1604 safeministry.org.au
National Government Support
| Name | Website | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 Respect national helpline | https://www.1800respect.org.au/ | 1800 737 732 |
| Women's Crisis Line: | http://www.dvconnect.org/womensline/ | 1800 811 811 |
| Men's Referral Service | http://mrs.org.au/ | 1300 766 491 |
| Lifeline | https://www.lifeline.org.au/ | 131 114 |
| Relationships Australia | http://www.relationships.org.au/ | 1300 364 277 |
Support in each State
| Name | Website | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Domestic Violence Line | https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence/helpline | 1800 656 463 |
| Qld DV Connect Womensline | http://www.dvconnect.org/ | 1800 811 811 |
| Vic Safe Steps crisis response line | https://www.safesteps.org.au/ | 1800 015 188 |
| ACT 24/7 Crisis Line | https://dvcs.org.au/ | (02) 6280 0900 |
| Tas Family Violence Counselling and Support Service | https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/service_information/children_and_families/family_violence_counselling_and_support_service | 1800 608 122 |
| SA Domestic Violence Crisis Line | https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing/emergency-shelter-and-homelessness/homelessness-service-providers/domestic-violence-crisis-line | 1800 800 098 |
| WA Women's Domestic Violence 24h Helpline | https://www.wa.gov.au/service/community-services/counselling-services/family-and-domestic-violence-support-and-advice | 1800 007 339 |
| NT Domestic violence helpline | https://nt.gov.au/emergency/emergencies/crisis-and-support-helplines | 1800 737 732 |
Specialised Support Commonwealth funded programs to complement the EVP DSS Complementary Services Program Overview
Further Information
No Interest Loan Scheme for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence (NILS- DV)
NILS-DV assists women experiencing Family and Domestic Violence (FDV), by providing no interest loans of up to $1,500 for essential goods and services.
Repayments are set over a period of 12 to 18 months.
This program is run by Good Shepherd.
Emergency Relief (ER)
The Commonwealth funds ER providers across Australia to provide one-off assistance to individuals with no or low income or those experiencing other life-changing events.
This can include food, transport, clothing, budgeting assistance and utility assistance.
National Debt Helpline
The National Debt Helpline provides financial counselling over the phone. The 1800 007 007 telephone service provides a single contact point for people to access financial counselling, either immediately on the phone, or a referral to alternate source of service delivery (i.e. face-to-face appointment or Zoom).
Financial counselling services are provided by community and local government organisations to provide free counselling to people in financial difficulty seeking to address their financial problems, manage debt and make informed choices about their money.
Keeping Women Safe in Their Homes (KWSITH)
KWSITH helps women and their children who have experienced FDV to remain in their homes, or a home of their choice, when it is safe to do so.
KWSITH can provide risk assessments, safety planning, technology and home security audits and upgrades, and case management.
Local Support Coordinators (LSC)
The Commonwealth currently provides funding for two LSCs per state or territory.
LSCs provide wrap-around care and case management for women experiencing FDV.
LSCs assist in navigating complex FDV support systems and connect clients to the supports they need.
1800RESPECT
1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service.
1800RESPECT provides 24-hour telephone support to individuals previously or currently experiencing FDV, sexual assault, or abuse.
1800RESPECT also provides support for those who are supporting a person experiencing FDV.
WESNET
WESNET provides educational material and assistance to women to reduce their likelihood of technological abuse and increase their safety.
WESNET have also partnered with Telstra to provide safe phones to women experiencing FDV, reducing the threat of spyware and tracking devices on victims’ personal devices.
Temporary Visa Pilot
The Australian Red Cross provides financial emergency relief to individuals who are temporary visa holders that are experiencing FDV.
Similar to the EVP, clients can access financial relief to cover costs of accommodation, food, medical care, and casework support.
Mensline – Working with perpetrators
Mensline provides confidential support to men who use family violence, including educational materials and counselling support.
Support available includes the Changing for Good program, which provides counselling for men who use violence in their relationships.
No to Violence (NTV) – Working with perpetrators
NTV works with men who use family violence.
This includes supporting men to change violent behaviour, and includes a men’s referral service as well as multi-session telephone based counselling for men who use violence and may be waiting to access a Men’s Behaviour Change Program.
Specialised Family Violence Services (SFVS)
SFVS deliver services to support individuals, couples, children and families affected by domestic and family violence.
SFVS support may include counselling, youth focus groups, tailored in-home support and family capacity building, and behaviour change programs that support perpetrators of violence to address and change their behaviour.
Family and Relationship Services (FaRS)
FaRS provide early intervention and prevention services and focus on at-risk families including families at risk of breakdown, families with children at risk of abuse or neglect, and families experiencing disadvantage or vulnerability.
FaRS provide broad-based counselling and education services to support families going through change, such as when they form, extend or separate.
FaRS support family members with intact relationships, separated families, extended family members, individuals, children and young people, couples and significant others such as grandparents and kinship carers who have caring or other relationship responsibilities.