National Resources

1800 RESPECT

1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) offers free 24/7 phone counselling, advice about refuges, accomodation options and services in your area, and can provide general information about domestic and sexual violence. They can also be contacted by text 0414 737 732 and video call.

Men’s Referral Service

24/7 free, confidential support for men using violence, their family, friends, and professionals (1300 766 491). Provided by No to Violence, they are also aware of services, supports and accomodation options for men. 

Lifeline (13 1144)

24/7 free phone counselling, text support (0477 131 144) or web chats (www.lifeline.org.au)

13 YARN (13 92 76)

24/7 free, confidential support to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. They state they are there for “anyone feeling worried or no good” and will “take time to listen. No shame, no judgment, safe place to yarn.”

Daisy App

Developed by 1800 RESPECT.  This app provides information about support  services in your local area.  It is available for download from Android and iOS devices. 

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

24/7 free phone support (1800 55 1800), online resources and web chat (www.kidshelpline.com.au) for children and young people (aged 5-25) about anything.

DV Alert

Domestic and Family Violence Response Training (DV-alert) is designed to build capacity in frontline workers within universal services for whom family violence is not a core  function of their role.  There are a variety of options to choose from including eLearning  courses, face-to-face, awareness sessions, 1-day trainings, 2-day trainings, and virtual trainings.

eSafety Commissioner

Offer a range of online resources, webinars, and self-paced learning about online safety, abuse, and technology facilitated abuse.

Topics include

  • coercive control online
  • spyware and surveillance
  • image-based abuse
  • AI and emerging technology
  • safety planning
  • children and technology-facilitated abuse
  1. National Action Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 2022-2032 | Australian Government A ten year national framework to end violence against women and children
  2. Domestic Violence Safety Assessment Tool | NSW Government A tool used to assess the threat to life, health, and safety of DFV victim-survivors
  3. Preventing Violence Against Women | Our Watch A not for profit organisation looking to drive cultural change to prevent violence against women and children
  4. Personal Safety Planning Template | WA Government A sample tool used by professionals to help a victim of abuse plan for personal safety 
  1. National Translating and Interpreting Services Access a range of services for non-English speakers including phone interpreting (131 450), pre-booked phone interpreting, on-site interpreting, and telehealth video interpreting.
  2. 1800 RESPECT can arrange an interpreter. Dial 1800 737 732 and ask the counsellor to arrange an interpreter for your call.

Resources by State and Territory

Hotlines

  • Sexual Assault Helpline – 1800 010 120
  • DVConnect Womensline – 1800 811 811
  • DVConnect Mensline – 1800 600 636
  • Legal Aid QLD – 1300 65 11 88 

Community Services

Mandatory Reporting Information

If children under 16 years are being exposed to domestic violence and you are a mandatory reporter then you have an obligation to complete the Mandatory Reporters Guide (MRG):

Safe Church Information

Healthy Relationship Resources

Hotlines

NSW Domestic Violence Line: 1800 65 64 63 
The NSW Domestic Line provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic and family violence. 

  • NSW Rape Crisis Centre (sexual assault counselling and information) – 1800 424 017
  • Child Protection Helpline – 13 21 11
  • Legal Aid NSW – LawAccess NSW – 1300 888 529

Community Services

Mandatory Reporting Information

If children under 16 years are being exposed to domestic violence and you are a mandatory reporter then you have an obligation to complete the Mandatory Reporters Guide (MRG): 

Safe Church Information

Baptist Association NSW & ACT

Healthy Relationship Resources

Community Services

  • Domestic Violence | BaptistCare BaptistCare in NSW & ACT provides Women’s Counselling and support groups, Children and Adolescent support groups, Men’s Behavioural Change programs, Family Relationship Services, Not in My House Training Resource, Tara’s Angels: Post-Crisis support service for women based in the ACT 

Mandatory Reporting Information

If children under 16 years are being exposed to domestic violence and you are a mandatory reporter then you have an obligation to complete the Mandatory Reporters Guide (MRG): 

Safe Church Information

Baptist Association NSW & ACT

Healthy Relationship Resources

Hotlines

Community Services

Mandatory Reporting Information

If children under 16 years are being exposed to domestic violence and you are a mandatory reporter then you have an obligation to complete the Mandatory Reporters Guide (MRG): 

Safe Church Information

Healthy Relationship Resources

Hotlines

Mandatory Reporting Information

If children under 16 years are being exposed to domestic violence and you are a mandatory reporter then you have an obligation to complete the Mandatory Reporters Guide (MRG): 

Safe Church Information

Healthy Relationship Resources

Hotlines

Community Services

Mandatory Reporting Information

If children under 16 years are being exposed to domestic violence and you are a mandatory reporter then you have an obligation to complete the Mandatory Reporters Guide (MRG): 

Safe Church Information

Healthy Relationship Resources

Community Services

Mandatory Reporting Information

If children under 16 years are being exposed to domestic violence and you are a mandatory reporter then you have an obligation to complete the Mandatory Reporters Guide (MRG): 

Safe Church Information

Healthy Relationship Resources

Hotlines

  • Sexual Assault Resource Centre – 1800 199 888 (24/7 emergency line)
  • Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline – 1800 000 599.
  • Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline – 1800 007 339.
  • Domestic and Family Violence Support  – WA Government
  • Child Protection – 1800 273 889 Child Protection WA
  • Legal Aid – 1300 650 579 Legal Aid WA

Community Services

Mandatory Reporting Information

If children under 16 years are being exposed to domestic violence and you are a mandatory reporter then you have an obligation to complete the Mandatory Reporters Guide (MRG): 

Safe Church Information

Healthy Relationship Resources