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HOTLINES AND CRISIS SUPPORT

Available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

MensLine Australia | 1300 789 978
Counselling service offering support to men available via phone, online chat and video calls.

13Yarn | 13 92 76
Counselling and crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

DVConnect’s Womensline | 1800 811 811

Womensline is a free helpline for women and their children in Queensland who are experiencing domestic and family violence.

DVConnect’s Mensline | 1800 600 636

Mensline can support men who are using abuse or experiencing abuse in their intimate partner, ex-partner, or familial relationships. Mensline is a free and confidential helpline that assists men to change their abusive behaviours or to access safety from abuse.

ACON Sexual, Domestic & Family Violence | (02) 9206 2000

Here to help LGBTQ+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic and family violence by providing a range of resources and support services.

Safe Steps | 1800 015 188

Provides the only statewide 24/7, inclusive and confidential, family and domestic violence crisis support service, ensuring help is available whenever you need it most.

Brother to Brother | 1800 435 799

Crisis line provides 24/7 phone support for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons.

Support Services, Information and Training

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Women's Legal Service QLD

Provides legal advice and support with domestic and family violence, family separation or divorce, parenting, child safety and protecting counselling notes in sexual assault matters.

Financial Assistance Directory

There is a range of types of financial assistance available from state and federal governments, including victim’s compensation, crisis payments and ongoing income or rental support.

The Centre for Women’s Economic Safety Ltd (CWES)

Exists to support women experiencing, at risk of experiencing, or recovering from economic abuse in the context of domestic and family violence.

Pets In Crisis

Partnered with DVConnect (Domestic and Family Violence Service Qld). Provides 28 days of emergency boarding and basic preventative healthcare free of charge, giving owners the peace of mind that their pet will be safe and cared for in his difficult time in their lives

DV Aware (DV Alert)

Members of the public are invited to attend workshops for free to learn about domestic and family violence.

eSafety Training for Frontline Workers

In-depth training for frontline workers to enable them to better help their clients experiencing technology-facilitated abuse.

Videos

The 2017 NCAS key findings

The National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey, or the NCAS, tells us about people’s attitudes to violence against women and gender equality, what influences their attitudes, and if there has been a change over time.

Latest Report 2021

Let's change the story: Violence against women in Australia

Australia has a choice. We can change the story that currently sees a woman murdered every week by a current or former partner. We can choose a future where women and their children live free from violence.

Latest Report (2021)

Brene Brown on Empathy

What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities.

More Resources

1800RESPECT - SAFETY PLANNING

Learn more about Safety Planning at 1800RESPECT

Staying Safe in an Abusive Relationship

Many people who live in an abusive relationship need to know how to stay safe while they're in the relationship until they have the strength, courage, and resources to safely leave the relationship.

What To Do When They Are Not Ready For Help.

How to help someone trapped in a cycle of abuse, even if it seems like they’re not ready to hear it

RU OK - How To Have a Conversation.

Tips for talking to someone you are concerned about who may be experiencing domestic and family violence.

The Purple Book

A great resource, "The Purple Book" contains general information that may assist those making decisions about a domestic and family violence situation.

DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE - RESOURCE HUB