Finding Help

White Ribbon is a primary prevention campaign - that is, we work to change the culture and prevent violence. If you or someone you know are experiencing violence and need help or support, please contact one of the support services below. There are national and state-based agencies that can assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

National Hotlines

National Confidential Helpline (24 hours) – for anyone experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault
1800 200 526

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State (24 hours)
131 114

National Domestic Violence Hotline (24 hours)
1800 656 463

Police or Ambulance
000 in an emergency for police or ambulance.

Translating and Interpreting Service
Phone to gain access to an interpreter in your own language (free)
131 450

Mensline Australia
Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties
1300 78 99 78

Kids Help Line
Telephone counselling for children and young people
Freecall: 1800 551 800.
E-mail and web counselling www.kidshelp.com.au

Australian Childhood Foundation
Counselling for children and young people affected by abuse
1800-176-453 or 9874 -3922
www.childhood.org.au or www.stopchildabuse.com.au

Relationships Australia
Support groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners.
1300-364-277 or Vic (03) 9261-8700. Website: www.relationships.com.au

State and Territory Helplines

If you want help or information for yourself or someone else, here are the contact details for the domestic violence help lines for each State and Territory. You can contact them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

ACT
  • Domestic Violence Crisis Service
    02 6280 0900
  • Rape Crisis Centre (24 Hours)
    02 6247 2525
  • Canberra Men’s Centre
    02 6230 6999
NSW

  • Domestic Violence Line
    1800 65 64 63
    1800 671 442 TTY (Hearing impaired)
  • Rape Crisis Service
    1800 424 017
Northern Territory
  • Domestic Violence Crisis Line
    1800 019 116
  • Sexual Assault Referral Centre
    08 8922 7156
Queensland
  • Domestic Violence Telephone Service1800 811 811
  • Sexual Assault Help Lin1800 010 120
  • Men’s Info Line
    1800 600 636 
 South Australia
  • Domestic Violence Helpline
    1300 782 200
  • Yarrow Place Sexual Assault Service
    1800 817 421
Tasmania
  • Family Violence Counselling and Support Service
    1800 608 122 or 6233 2529
  • Family Violence Response & Referral
    1800 633 937
  • Sexual Assault Support Service
    03 6231 1817
  • Mens Line Australia
    1300 364 277
Victoria
  • Women’s Domestic Crisis Service of Victoria
    1800 015 188 or 9373 0123
  • Sexual Assault Crisis Line
    1800 806 292
  • Men’s Referral Service
    1800 065 973
Western Australia
  • Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline
    08 9223 1188/ 1800007 339
  • Crisis Care
    1800 199 00808 or 9233 1111
  • Sexual Assault Res. Centre
    08 9340 1828 or 1800 199 888
  • Men’s Helpline
    08 9223 1199 or 1800 000 599
More Organisations

To find contact details and links to more organisations refer to the Domestic Violence Resource Centre www.dvirc.org.au

Law Societies

The following Law Societies will be able to advise you on how to obtain legal advice:
  • NSW
    02 9926 0333
  • Northern Territory
    08 8981 5104
  • Queensland
    07 3842 5888
  • South Australia
    08 8229 0222
  • Tasmania
    03 6234 4133
  • ACT
    02 6247 5700
  • Western Australia
    08 9322 7877
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