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Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence

In an emergency, or if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the police now on 000

If you are not in an emergency but you need information or anonymous support, please contact any of the services listed at the end of this page.

Each situation is unique, and you are the person who knows best what you need and any risks you might be facing. 

There are many different situations where you might need healthcare while dealing with the impacts of violence.  

  • You might need help with long term effects of violence on your health, such as chronic illnesses or mental health conditions 
  • You might need urgent healthcare in relation to violence you’ve experienced, and/or 
  • You might need ongoing healthcare that does not directly address any violence, but supports you to feel respected and be in charge of your wellbeing. 

 

It can be challenging to get the healthcare you need. You are entitled to ask for healthcare providers to: 

  • Help you feel comfortable and supported  
  • Enable you to ask the questions that you need to 
  • Look after your privacy and safety  

 

Some other resources from Women’s Health Matters: 

If you are not in an emergency but need support or information for yourself or someone you know, please contact the relevant services below. 

These services have trained, compassionate, and informed staff who can speak with you about your options and help make plans to keep you safe.

  • Phone 000 if you are in immediate danger.
  • 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence service. They can be contacted on 1800 737 732 or www.1800respect.org.au for 24/7 confidential information, counselling and support.
  • The Domestic Violence Crisis Service 24/7 crisis intervention line can be contacted on 02 6280 0900 and further information can be found at www.dvcs.org.au.
  • The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre crisis line can be contacted on 02 6247 2525 between 7am and 11pm seven days a week and further information can be found at www.crcc.org.au.
  • Suicide Call-back service: 24/7 phone support for anyone feeling suicidal in the ACT. Call 1300 659 467.
  • Access Mental Health ACT: 24/7 immediate support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis in the ACT. Call 1300 629 354.

  • QLife: National support service for LGTBIQA+ communities, anywhere in Australia. Call 1800 184 527 or visit qlife.org.au.

  • Kids Helpline: Anonymous, confidential telephone counselling service for children and young people (aged between 5 and 25), anywhere in Australia. Call 1800 55 1800 or visit kidshelpline.com.au

  • Rainbow Sexual, Domestic, and Family Violence helpline: Support for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their supporters impacted by Sexual, Domestic, and Family Violence anywhere in Australia. Call 1800 497 212.

  • Men’s Referral Service: Counselling, information, and referral service for men looking to change their behaviour anywhere in Australia. Call: 1300 766 491 or visit ntv.org.au 
  • 13YARN: 24/7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. Call 13 92 76 or visit www.13yarn.org.au
  • Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au  

In an emergency, or if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000

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