Resources
Family Violence
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 and ask for police and ambulance assistance.
For help and support, these services are available 24 hours a day, although some may be closed on public holidays:
Safe Steps: 1800 015 188
1800 RESPECT National Helpline: 1800 737 732
To find support in your local area, see orangedoor.vic.gov.au
For dedicated LGBTIQ+ family violence assistance: Rainbow Door: 1800 729 367
For help for women from non-English-speaking backgrounds: InTouch: 1800 755 988
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people: Djirra: 1800 105 303
If you are concerned that you may use violence against a family member, contact No to Violence: 1300 766 491.
Mental Health Crisis Support
Yarning Safe ‘N’ Strong: 1800 959 563
Partners in Wellbeing: 1300 375 330
Lifeline: 131 114
Griefline: 1300 845 745