Help and Advice

24 hour helplines

Ambulance/Police: dial 000

For 24 hour assistance with emergencies.

Kids Help Line: go to website or call 1800 55 1800.

Free, confidential & anonymous, telephone & online counselling for 5 - 25 year olds.


 

NSW Rape Crisis Centre: go to website or call 1800 424 017

NSW Rape Crisis Centre provides a state-wide 24/7 telephone and online crisis counselling service to anyone who has been impacted by sexual violence, and trauma counselling for women who were sexually assaulted when they were children.

Violence Against Women, Australian Says No - 1800 200 526

Specialises in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault counselling and referrals. When you call the Helpline you can have a confidential discussion with an experienced counsellor.

Lifeline - 131 114

Lifeline provides a confidential counselling service.  Volunteer telephone counsellors will listen, support and assist you to clarify for options and choices for yourself.  Counsellors may also provide you with information about community services which you may find useful.

 

Helpful websites

Reachout
For information about domestic violence including true stories, sexual health information, blogs to answer any questions about any problems, covers anything you need to know as a teen or young adult.

When Love Hurts
A guide on love, respect and abuse in relationships

Bursting the Bubble
For information about prevention violence in relationships and families

Somazone
For free, confidential advice and information for young people about drugs, sex, mental health, body image and relationships.

Domestic Violence in Same Sex Relationships
For information about domestic violence in same-sex relationships.

Immigrant Women's Speakout
Representing ideas & issues of immigration & refugee women including domestic violence.

 

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services

Indigenous Women's Legal Contact Line
1800 639 784

Mudgin-Gal Koori Women's Centre (Sydney)
(02) 9319 2604

Aboriginal Homeless People (24 hours)
(02) 9799 8446

Northern Territory NPY (Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara) Women's Council Aboriginal Corporation Domestic Violence Service 1800 180 840