Resource & support
Family, domestic, & sexual violence is a major health & welfare issue across the globe, occurring across all socioeconomic & demographic groups, but predominantly affecting women & children.
All types of violence can have a serious impact on individuals, families, & communities, & can inflict physical injury, psychological trauma, & emotional suffering. The effects are long-lasting & affect future generations.
If you are in danger right now call 000For information, support and counselling in Australia contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
Its Time To Talk… I might be experiencing abuse but i don’t know how to tell? www.itstimetotalk.net.au
Statewide 24/7, inclusive and confidential, FDV crisis support service www.safesteps.org.au
For information, support and counselling in Australia contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
Sexual Assault – www.nswrapecrisis.com.au
National Child Protection Clearing House – www.aifs.org.au/nch/
Women’s Community Shelters – www.womenscommunityshelters.org.au
The National Welfare Rights Network – www.welfarerights.org.au
Same Sex Domestic Violence – www.ssdv.acon.org.au
The immigrant Women’s Support Service (IWSS) – www.iwss.org.au
Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission – www.humanrights.gov.au
The NSW Commission for Children and Young People – www.kids.nsw.gov.au
Information service on community support services – www.serviceseeker.com.au
Family Law Issues – www.familycourt.gov.au
24 hour telephone counselling service – www.lifeline.org.au
Gendered Violence Research Network (GVRN) – www.arts.unsw.edu.au/research/gendered-violence-researchnetwork/
The Domestic Violence Incest Resource Centre (DVIRC) – www.divrc.org.au
Centrelink Website – www.centrelink.gov.au
Domestic Violence NSW – www.dvnsw.org.au
NSW Police Service – www.police.nsw.gov.au
Toll free in the USA
1-800-799-7233 – Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-656-4673 – Sexual Assault Hotline
1-866-331-9474 – Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-855-484-2846 – Victim Hotline
Visit the website: 1800RESPECT website