Experiencing abuse or control in a relationship?
Where to get help
1800RESPECT
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. This service is free and confidential. Available 24/7.
Ph. 1800 737 732
Full Stop Australia
National trauma counselling and recovery service for people of all ages and genders experiencing sexual, domestic and family violence. This service is free and confidential. Available 24/7.
Ph. 1800 943 539
Relationships Australia
Support groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners.
Ph. 1300 364 277
Lifeline
Crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Ph. 13 11 14
Children & Teens
Kids Helpline
Telephone, email, and web counselling for children and young people. 14 hours, 7 days a week.
Ph. 1800 55 1800
Australian Childhood Foundation
Counselling for children and young people affected by abuse. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Ph. 1800 176 453
Disability community
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Well Mob
Social, emotional and cultural well-being online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
First Nation Crisis Support
Ph. 13 92 76 (13YARN)
Thirrili Postvention Response Service
The Indigenous Suicide Postvention Response Service supports individuals, families and communities affected by suicide or other significant trauma. Available 24/7.
Ph. 1800 805 801
https://thirrili.com.au/postventionsupport/postvention-services
LGBTQI+ community
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline
For anyone from the LGBTIQA+ community whose life has been impacted by sexual domestic and/or family violence. This service is free and confidential. Available 24/7.
Ph. 1800 497 212
Say it out Loud
A national resource for LGBTQ+ communities and service professionals working with people who have experienced sexual, domestic and family violence.
ESL community
My Blue Sky
Provides free legal and migration support to people experiencing forced marriage and other forms of modern slavery in Australia.
Ph. (02) 9514 8115
Department of Home Affairs
The Domestic and Family Violence Support team can provide information and assistance on immigration matters and work with victims of domestic and family violence to resolve visa issues.
*Adapted from The National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children, Department of Social Services, 2024 .