Helpful Links

For women:

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 Heath 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)

For Children and Young People:

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)

Kids Helpline

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