Domestic Violence Advice and Support
The following organisations are available for assistance and support:
1800RESPECT
www.1800respect.org.au or at 1800 737 732 (24 hours)
24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
NSW Domestic Violence Line
www.facs.nsw.gov.au or at 1800 656 463 (24 hours)
The Domestic Violence Line is a NSW statewide telephone crisis counselling and referral service for women, including trans women.
Lifeline
www.lifeline.org.au or at 13 11 14
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Relationships Australia
www.relationships.org.au or at 1300 364 277
A leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. It aims to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships.
Men’s Line Australia
www.mensline.org.au or at 1300 789 978
Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties. 24 hour telephone and online support an information service for Australian men.
ACON
www.acon.org.au or at (02) 9206 2000
LGBTI health organisation offering information, referrals, counselling, advocacy and practical support for LGBTI people in NSW experiencing family and domestic violence.
Beyond Blue
www.beyondblue.org.au or at 1300 224 636.
Over the phone, web and email support to people experiencing anxiety or depression.
QLife
www.qlife.org.au or at 1800 184 527.
Available 7 days, 3pm to midnight. National telephone and web-based counselling, referrals and support groups for LGBTIQ people and their families.