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Finding help and supports


NATIONAL HOTLINES

Counselling and Support

    • 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732): 24 hour, National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.www.1800respect.org.au
    • Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State 
      13 11 14 (24 hours) www.lifeline.org.au
    • Police or Ambulance
      000 in an emergency for police or ambulance.
    • Translating and Interpreting Service
      Phone 131 450 to gain access to an interpreter in your own language (free)
    • Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
    • Mensline Australia
      Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties
      Ph:1300 78 99 78 (24/7) www.mensline.org.au
    • Kids Help Line
      Telephone counselling for children and young people
      Freecall:1800 55 1800
      E-mail and web counselling www.kidshelp.com.au
    • Australian Childhood Foundation
      Counselling for children and young people affected by abuse
      Freecall: 1800 176 453 or (03) 9874 392. Email:info@childhood.org.au. www.childhood.org.au
    • Relationships Australia
      Support groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners.
      Ph:1300 364 277. www.relationships.com.au
    • Blue Knot Foundation (formerly Adults Surviving Child Abuse) A service to adult survivors, their friends and family and the health care professionals who support them.
      1300 657 380 Email:helpline@blueknot.org.au. www.asca.org.au
    • National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
      An Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability.
      1800 880 052. www.disabilityhotline.org
    • Safe Relationships Project
      Provide men and women who are experiencing domestic violence in Same Sex relationships with support, advocacy, referral and information. 
Referral and information about seeking referral:
    • Australian Government Department of Health Services
      Family and domestic violence
      www.humanservices.gov.au
    • Healthdirect Australia 
      Healthdirect Australia is a non-commercial, government funded organisation providing trusted health information to all Australians.
      http://www.mindhealthconnect.org.au/abusive-relationships
LGBTIQ Domestic Violence Information:
    • National Police Assistance line: 131 444. Some Police stations have an LGBTI liaison Officer (known as GLLO/Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer)
    • Another Closet Online resource with information and referral details on LGBTIQ domestic and family violence. www.anothercloset.com.au
    • Transgender and Transsexual People:
    • Gender Centre: Services for people with gender issues. 
    • Phone: (02) 9569 2366. www.gendercentre.org.au

    • lntersex People:
      The Australian affiliate of Organisation Internationale des Intersexues (OII Australia)
      www.oii.org.au
      Email: info@oii.org.au
    • For more help on: 
      Domestic violence, click here 
      Emotional abuse, click here 
      Counselling, click here


If you want help or information for yourself or someone else, here are the contact details for the domestic violence help lines for each State and Territory. You can contact them 24 hours a day, 

Australian Capital Territory
        • Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)
          02 6280 0900. www.dvcs.org.au
        • Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC)
          Crisis support, counselling, advocacy and support programmes for women and men. 02 6247 2525 (7am-11pm). Text Only 0488 586 518. www.crcc.org.au
        • Everyman Australia (formerly Canberra Men's Centre)
          02 6230 6999. www.everyman.org.au
New South Wales
        • NSW Domestic Violence Line
          Provides telephone counselling, information and referrals for women and same-sex partners who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. 1800 65 64 63. 1800 671 442 TTY (Hearing impaired). 24/7.
        • Rape Crisis Service
        • 1800 424 017 (24/7 Counselling) 
        • Interrelate Family Centres
          1300 736 966. (02) 8882 7800. www.interrelate.org.au
        • Link2home: A statewide homelessness information and referral telephone service. 1800 152 152 (24/7). http://yfoundations.org.au/need-help/yconnect/
Northern Territory
        • Domestic Violence Crisis Line
          1800 019 116
        • Sexual Assault Referral Centre
          08 8922 6472
Queensland
        • Domestic Violence Telephone Service
          1800 811 811
        • Sexual Assault Help Line
          1800 010 120
        • Men's Info Line
          1800 600 636
        • QLD DV WebLink (a directory of QLD support services) 
          www.qlddomesticviolencelink.org.au/
South Australia
        • Domestic Violence Helpline
          1300 782 200
        • Yarrow Place Sexual Assault Service
          1800 817 421
Tasmania
        • Family Violence Counselling and Support Service 
          1800 608 122
        • Family Violence Response & Referral
          1800 633 937
        • Sexual Assault Support Service
          03 6231 1817
        • Mens Line Australia
          1300 364 277
Victoria
        • Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre
          1800 015 188 or 9322 3555
        • Sexual Assault Crisis Line
          1800 806 292
        • Men's Referral Service
          1800 065 973
Western Australia
        • Women's Domestic Violence Helpline
          08 9223 1188/ 1800007 339
        • Crisis Care
          1800 199 00808 or 9233 1111
        • Sexual Assault Res. Centre
          08 9340 1828 or 1800 199 888
        • Men's Helpline
          08 9223 1199 or 1800 000 599
LEGAL ADVICE

      • Legal Aid NSW 
        Call 1300 888 529
        Visit their website for more information. 

      • Legal Aid ACT
        Call 1300 654 314
        Visit their website for more information. 

      • Legal Services Commission of South Australia
        Call 1300 366 424
        Visit their website for more information. 

      • Victoria Legal Aid
        Call 1300 792 387 
        Visit their website for more information. 

      • Legal Aid WA
        Call 1300 650 579
        Visit their website for more information. 

      • Legal Aid QLD
        Call 1300 651 188 
        Visit their website for more information. 

      • Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission
        Call 1800 019 343
        Visit their website for more information. 

      • Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
        1300 366 611 
        Visit their website for more information. 
The following Law Societies will be able to advise you on how to obtain legal advice:
        • Australian Capital Territory
          02 6247 5700

        • New South Wales
          02 9926 0333

        • Northern Territory
          08 8981 5104

        • Queensland
          07 3842 5888

        • South Australia
          08 8229 0222

        • Tasmania
          03 6234 4133

        • Victoria - Wyndham Legal Service
          03 9741 0198

        • Western Australia
          08 9322 7877

      • To find contact details and links to more organisations refer to the Domestic Violence Resource Centre www.dvrcv.org.au

      • NSW Victims Serices Mobile app, The Justice Journey, has been designed to reduce the stress often experienced by victims involved in the criminal justice system, and provides information and guidance for victims from the time they become a victim until after the court process has finished. www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/Pages/vss/vs_justicejourney/VS_justicejourney.aspx 
      • Daisy is an app that connects women around Australia to services. www.1800respect.org.au/daisy

      • The Immigrant Women's Health Service (IWHS) was established in 1987 to address the needs of immigrant and refugee women in regard to health information and health services. Visit: http://www.immigrantwomenshealth.org.au/

      • Our Watch has been established to drive nation-wide change in the culture, behaviours and attitudes that lead to violence against women and children. www.ourwatch.org.au

Some resources for grief 
​Grieving Alone and Together: Responding to the loss of your loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.rememberingalife.com/covid-19/grief-during-the-pandemic/covid-19-grief-guide

How to Provide Workplace Support When an Employee Passes Away
https://justworks.com/blog/how-provide-workplace-support-when-employees-passes-away

How to Cope With the Physical Effects of Grief
https://www.verywellmind.com/physical-symptoms-of-grief-4065135

Anticipatory Grief and Mourning
https://www.griefhealingblog.com/2009/11/anticipatory-grief-and-mourning.html

Loss of a Pet - Grief and Bereavement
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/grief-and-bereavement---loss-of-a-pet

Pet Memorials at Home
https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/pet-memorials/

Coping With Grief In Your Body: A Relaxation for Grief Exercise
https://mindfulnessandgrief.com/coping-with-grief-relaxation/

Coping with Depression After a Loved One’s Death
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/death-loved-one

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