Whether you are experiencing violence, concerned about your own behaviour, or if you are an effective bystander looking for numbers to refer a friend or loved one. The below list will assist you. There is a support service available to assist 24/7 all across the country, and NZ, as well as online. Please use the below numbers to reach out for support. In an emergency, call 000.
National support services – Australia:
1800 RESPECT (National Sexual Assault, Domestic & Family Violence Counselling Service) 1800 737 732
Lifeline 131 114
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Men’s Crisis Line (Mensline) 1300 789 978
Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491
Domestic and Family Violence support services by State:
NSW Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463
QLD DV Connect – Womensline 1800 811 811 – Mensline 1800 600 636
VIC Safe Steps Crisis Response Line 1800 015 188
ACT 24/7 Crisis Line (02) 6280 0900
TAS Family Violence Counselling & Support Service 1800 608 122
SA Domestic Violence Crisis Line 1800 800 098
WA Women’s Domestic Violence 24Hr Helpline 1800 007 339
NT Domestic Violence Helpline 1800 737 732
New Zealand National Support Services
Women’s Refuge (0800 733 843)
Family Violence Information Line (0800 456 450)
Shine (0508 744 633)
0800 HEY BRO (0800 439 276)