Helpful Links
For women:
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
This is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Women’s Safety After Separation
Information for women facing separation, particularly where there is violence and abuse.
ncsmc.org.au/wsas/welcome.htm
WIRE (Women’s Information and Referral Exchange) is a Victoria-wide free generalist information, support and referral service run by women for women.
1300 134 130 (9am – 5pm)
wire.org.au
Women’s Health Victoria
Free, confidential and statewide health service offering information, support, a library and referral options for women. Run from the Royal Women’s Hospital.
thewomens.org.au/WomensHealthInformationCentre
Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs)
Centres offer 24 hour crisis support to recent victims of sexual assault, as well as counselling, legal and medical
support and information.
www.casa.org.au
1800 806 292 (all callers are automatically transferred to their local CASA within Victoria)
Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA)
Counselling support line, information, support, referral for survivors, supporters and health professionals.
1300 657 380 (7 days, 9am-5pm)
The Orange Door
Help for people who are experiencing or using family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people.
https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/
PANDA National Helpline
PANDA supports the mental health of expecting, new, and growing families through information, services, and programs during pregnancy and the first 12 months.
https://www.panda.org.au/
(Monday to Saturday) 1300 726 306
For men:
No To Violence: Male Family Violence Prevention Association.
Peak body for individuals and organizations who want to contribute to male family violence prevention.
03 9487 4500
www.ntv.org.au
Men’s Referral Service
Anonymous and confidential telephone service provided by men for men. It offers a central point of contact for men who want to stop violent or abusive behavior towards their family members.
1300 766 491 (Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm)
MensLine Australia
Professional telephone and online support, information and referral service for men, specializing in family and relationship concerns.
1300 789 978
www.mensline.org.au
Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA)
Counselling support line, information, support, referral for survivors, supporters and health professionals.
1300 657 380 (7 days 9am-5pm)
Peer support for separated dads, call: 1300 853 437.
The Mankind Project VIC Australia
For those looking for men’s groups for support and connection.
For Children, Young People, & Carers
DHS Child Protection Crisis Line
131 278 (24 hours/7 days) – state wide
1800 176 453 or 03 9874 3922
Parentline Victoria
www.parentline.vic.gov.au
132 289 (8am-midnight, 7 days)
REACHOUT
Support for young people and carers
https://au.reachout.com/
Headspace
Mental Health Support for young people, and support for carers.
1800 650 890
Kids Helpline
You can call any time, for any reason.
https://kidshelpline.com.au/
1800 55 1800 (24 hours/7 days)
Australian Childhood Foundation
Works to protect the rights and ensure the safety of children. Provides trauma counselling, professional training, advocacy, research and parent support.
www.childhood.org.au
Other Helplines for All:
Lifeline: call 13 11 14, or text 0477 131 114
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Suicide Callback Service: 1300 659 476
Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
QLife:
Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for people of diverse sex, genders and sexualities. Provides nationwide early intervention, peer supported telephone and web-based services to support LGBTIQ people of all ages.
www.qlife.org.au
1800 184 527 (3pm-midnight, 7 days)
Free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression. It provides online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression. MindSpot is not an emergency or instant response service:
1800 61 44 34.
Supports anyone who's feeling lonely, needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. You can call them 7 days a week on 1800 424 287.
Butterfly National Helpline:
is available for anyone in Australia concerned about eating disorders or body image issues, either for themselves or someone they care about. Call 1800 33 4673.
The Orange Door
Help for people who are experiencing or using family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people.
https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/
1300 845 745 – Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm AEST
Book a call 7 days a week: https://griefline.org.au/get-help/book-a-call/