Protecting our community remains a top priority during the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. Family violence frontline services, including crisis accommodation, police and courts, continue to operate to support women, children, men and families during the coronavirus emergency.
All Family Violence Support Services are available by phone and the police response remains unchanged.
Call 000 for Police and Ambulance help if you are in immediate danger.
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence and need help or support, please contact one of the support hotline numbers below.
To find local services near you and programs, please visit our NSW Family Violence Support Services or VIC Family Violence Support Services page.
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
The 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. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Lifeline
131 114
24-hour crisis support telephone service. Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Men's Referral Service
1300 766 491
The Men’s Referral Service is a free, confidential telephone helpline that offers counselling, advice and support to men
who have anger, relationship or parenting issues. The service also provides help to women (or other family members) who
are experiencing violence or controlling behaviour by men.
MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 78 (24 hours a day)
MensLine Australia is a national support, information and referral service for men across Australia, specialising in family and relationship concerns.
Kids Helpline
1800 551 800
A telephone counselling support line for children and young people ages 5 to 25 and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Relationships Australia
1300 364 277
Support groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners.
