Domestic and family violence

Free 24 hour support for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence

1800RESPECT is available for free, 24/7 support for people impacted by domestic, family, or sexual violence. 1800RESPECT offers support in making a safety plan which can help a young person think about things they can do to be safer when living with violence or abuse. Trusted friends and family members can also play a role in creating a safety plan.

Phone 1800 737 732

Text 0458 737 732

Free and confidential service to help any person feeling unsafe at home

DVConnect is a free and confidential service that can help any person in Queensland who is feeling unsafe at home because of domestic or family violence. They also offer a Sexual Assault Helpline for any person in Queensland who has been impacted or knows someone who has been affected by sexual assault.

Phone Womensline 1800 811 811

Phone Mensline 1800 600 636

Phone Sexual Assault Helpline 1800 010 120

Practical support for all Aboriginal women experiencing or have experienced family violence

Djirra offers practical support to all Aboriginal women and particularly to Aboriginal people who are currently experiencing family violence or have in the past. The YoungLuv program is designed for young Aboriginal women, aged 13–18, where young people can talk about, reflect on, and better understand important issues affecting their lives. This workshop aims to equip young women with information and skills to challenge unhealthy relationships, and to practise positive and safe behaviours.

Phone 1800 105 303

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Information and support for anyone affected by complex trauma

The Blue Knot Foundation provides information and support for anyone who is affected by complex trauma. Complex trauma is repeated, ongoing, and often extreme interpersonal trauma (between people) – violence, abuse, neglect, or exploitation experienced as a young person or adult. The Blue Knot Foundation helps people who experience the impacts of complex trauma to recover and build resilience through counselling and information resources.

Phone 1300 657 380

Australia’s largest health and welfare services directory

Ask Izzy is Australia's largest health and welfare services directory with over 450,000 services listed. The directory connects people in need with domestic and family violence support, counselling, financial support, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, health care, and more. Ask Izzy allows you to search for services that are specific to young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+ people, and people who require an interpreter or translation support.

Free 24 hour support for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence

1800RESPECT is available for free, 24/7 support for people impacted by domestic, family, or sexual violence. 1800RESPECT provides key information on how to prepare an escape bag checklist, safety tips for using technology, safety apps for digital devices, accessing paid family and domestic leave, and support navigating the legal system. They also support in making a safety plan for yourself and a young person. Young people should be able to discuss, plan and practice steps they can take to be safe in a home where there is violence and abuse in an emergency. 1800RESPECT offers tips on working with a young person to increase their physical, mental, and emotional safety.

Phone 1800 737 732

Text 0458 737 732

Free and confidential service to help any person feeling unsafe at home

DVConnect is a free and confidential service that can help any person in Queensland who is feeling unsafe at home because of domestic or family violence. Through their Mensline they can assist men wanting to make changes to their abusive behaviours. They also offer a Sexual Assault Helpline for any person in Queensland who has been impacted or knows someone who has been affected by sexual assault.

Phone Womensline 1800 811 811

Phone Mensline 1800 600 636

Phone Sexual Assault Helpline 1800 010 120

Practical support for all Aboriginal women experiencing or have experienced family violence

Djirra offers practical support to all Aboriginal women and particularly to Aboriginal people who are currently experiencing family violence or have in the past. The Sisters Day Out wellbeing workshop is held regularly in community for Aboriginal women to support each other, get information about legal rights and options, and engage with mainstream and Aboriginal support services.

Phone 1800 105 303

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Family safety response program to strengthen social and emotional wellbeing

The Numula Family Safety Response program offered by Kurbingui aims to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members. Numula aims to address and challenge domestic and family violence for men, women, and young people within the home and community.

Phone 3156 4800

24-hour national crisis support line for mob

13YARN is a 24-hour national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. They offer confidential, one-on-one yarning with Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters. 13YARN also provides a factsheet on domestic and family violence (PDF, 6.60 MB) in mob and how to seek help for yourself and a young person.

Phone 13 92 76

Information and support for anyone affected by complex trauma

The Blue Knot Foundation provides information and support for anyone who is affected by complex trauma. Complex trauma is repeated, ongoing, and often extreme interpersonal trauma (between people) – violence, abuse, neglect, or exploitation experienced as a young person or adult. The Blue Knot Foundation helps people who experience the impacts of complex trauma to recover and build resilience through counselling and information resources.

Phone 1300 657 380

Australia’s largest health and welfare services directory

Ask Izzy is Australia's largest health and welfare services directory with over 450,000 services listed. The directory connects people in need with domestic and family violence support, counselling, financial support, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, health care, and more. Ask Izzy allows you to search for services that are specific to families with young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+ people, and people who require an interpreter or translation support.

Free and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling for young people and the adults who care about them

Kids Helpline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone and online chat counselling service for young people and the adults who care about them. Kids Helpline offers resources for families, parents, and carers on how family violence impacts young people and how you can support a young person experiencing family violence.

Phone 1800 551 800

Free legal services for First Nations people affected by family violence or sexual assault

QIFVLS is a free legal service for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people affected by family violence or sexual assault. Their services cover child protection, domestic and family violence, family law, victim support, victim compensation, and witness assistance law.

Phone 1800 887 700