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If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
You are not alone. The resources below are for anyone in Australia experiencing family violence, post-separation abuse, legal abuse or systems abuse.
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Immediate danger
Police, fire, ambulance
If you are in immediate danger.
Domestic and family violence support
1800RESPECT
24/7 national counselling line.
DVConnect Womensline (QLD)
24/7 support and refuge.
Safe Steps (VIC)
24/7 family violence response.
Legal help
Women's Legal Services Australia
wlsa.org.au
Free legal help for women.
Legal Aid (your state)
nationallegalaid.org
Free or low-cost legal advice.
Family law support
Family Relationship Advice Line
Information about family law.
FCFCOA self-help
fcfcoa.gov.au
Federal Circuit and Family Court resources.
Child protection support
Grandparents & Kin Carers Hotline
Support for kinship carers.
State child protection advocacy
Search your state
Independent advocacy services.
Technology safety
eSafety Commissioner
esafety.gov.au
Image-based abuse and online harassment.
WESNET Safety Net
techsafety.org.au
Tech safety for survivors.
Documentation tips
Keep a timeline
Dates · times · what happened · witnesses
Stored somewhere only you can access.
Save digital evidence
Screenshots · emails · voicemails
Back up to a private cloud or trusted person.
Safety planning
1800RESPECT safety planning
Step-by-step planning tool.
Local women's shelter
Search your area
Refuge and crisis accommodation.
This page provides information and advocacy only. It is not legal advice. Please seek qualified legal and crisis support for your individual situation.