If you, a child or another person is in immediate danger, call 000.

If you, your family or anyone you know wants to talk to someone, please reach out to one of the support services listed here.

support Services

1800RESPECT

A statewide confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.

1800 737 732

LIFELINE AUSTRALIA

24/7 crisis support line.

13 11 14

RAINBOW DOOR

A free specialist LGBTIQA+ helpline providing information, support, referral and short-term case management

1800 729 367

13 YARN

24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

13 92 76

SAFE STEPS

Victoria's 24/7 family violence response centre for confidential crisis support, information and accommodation.

1800 015 188

YARNING SAFENSTRONG

Telephone crisis line for aboriginal people and families who need to have a yarn with someone about their wellbeing.

1800 959 563

SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE

A statewide confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.

1800 806 292

MEN'S REFERRAL SERVICE

A free, confidential telephone helpline that offers counselling, advice and support to men who have anger, relationship or parenting issues.

1300 766 491

INTOUCH – MULTICULTURAL CENTRE AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE

A free and confidential support services for migrant and refugee women.

1800 755 988

VICTORIAN ABORIGINAL CHILD CARE AGENCY (VACCA)

Statewide support service for aboriginal children and families.

(03) 9287 8800

KIDS HELPLINE

Private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

1800 551 800

THE ORANGE DOOR

The Orange Door provides free and confidential help for people experiencing family violence, or who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children and young people.

www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au

DJIRRA

Djirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that provides culturally safe, holistic, specialist family violence services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria who have experienced, or are experiencing, family violence.

www.djirra.org.au