Support services | Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission

Services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

1800RESPECT

If you or someone you know is experiencing – or at risk of experiencing – domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, chat online at 1800RESPECT, or text 0458 737 732.

13YARN

Feeling worried or no good? Call a 13YARN Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter on 13 92 76. No shame, no judgement – just a safe place to yarn.

MensLine Australia

If you are a man seeking support, call MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 for telephone counselling.

No to Violence

If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit No to Violence.

Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline is a counselling support service for young people aged between 5 and 25. Call 1800 55 1800 or visit the Kids Helpline website.

Lifeline

Lifeline provides support to people experiencing emotional distress, including crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text 0477 131 114 or visit the Lifeline website.

Suicide Callback Service

Suicide Callback Service offers counselling for people affected by suicide, and can be called on 1300 659 467. You can also visit the Suicide Callback Service website to chat online or via video chat.

Services available during limited hours

QLife

QLife provides peer support and referrals for LGBTIQA+SB people. You can call 1800 184 527 between 3 pm – 12 am seven days a week, or visit the QLife website.

Elder Abuse Phone Line

The Elder Abuse Phone Line automatically redirects callers seeking information, support, or advice on elder abuse with the phone service in their state or territory. Call 1800ELDERHelp or 1800 353 374.

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Interpreter services

National Interpreter Symbol

The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) provides access to phone and on-site interpreting. Call 131 450 to ask for an interpreter.

National Relay Service

We use the NRS to ensure our contact numbers are accessible to people who are deaf, have a hearing impairment, or have a speech impairment.

TTY Users
Phone 133 677, then ask for the phone number you wish to contact.
Speak and Listen (Speech-to-Speech Relay) Users
Phone 1300 555 727, then ask for the phone number you wish to contact.
Internet Relay Users
Visit the NRS website, then ask for the phone number you wish to contact.

For more information, visit the NRS website.