Helplines and support services

If you are experiencing mental distress due to domestic and family violence or are unable to cope with what is happening at home, do not hesitate to reach out for support. There is help available and professionals who can offer anonymous support.

If you are in serious danger or at risk of harm, call 000 immediately.

Domestic and family violence support

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1800RESPECT

1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

https://www.1800respect.org.au/

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Full Stop Australia

Full Stop Australia provides counselling, training and advocacy to support people impacted by sexual, domestic and family violence.

https://fullstop.org.au/

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White Ribbon Australia

White Ribbon Australia is a global social movement working to stop men's violence against women. They strive for a society where all women and children are safe.

https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/

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Bravehearts

Bravehearts is an Australian child protection organisation, solely dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.

https://bravehearts.org.au/

MensLine Australia

Mensline is a free professional telephone and online counselling service offering support for men experiencing or using family violence, or facing other issues like addiction.

https://mensline.org.au/

Blue Knot Foundation

Blue Knot provides a safe space for survivors to access the support and tools they need to heal from the impacts of violence and abuse.

https://blueknot.org.au/

Mental health support

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Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

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headspace

headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people 12 to 25 online, by phone and through headspace centres in metro and regional areas across Australia.

headspace.org.au

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Reach Out

ReachOut PeerChat is a safe, anonymous space for young people to be heard. Through online text chat, a young person can talk with a trained peer worker who actively listens and lets them guide the conversation.

ReachOut.com/PeerChat

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Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue works to raise awareness of depression, anxiety and suicide prevention, reduce the stigma surrounding these issues and to encourage people to seek support when they need it.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Lifeline

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

13Yarn

13YARN is a free and confidential 24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

https://www.13yarn.org.au/

"Don't suffer in silence. There is no shame in asking for help. It's not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength."

Kevin Heath

Domestic Violence Hurts More Than One Person