White Ribbon is a primary prevention campaign - that is, we work to change the culture and prevent violence. If you or someone you know are experiencing violence and need help or support, please contact one of the support services below. There are national and state-based agencies that can assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Resources to Help You
Below are National contacts, State and Territory contacts and Law Society contacts for helping with domestic and sexual violence.
National Hotlines
National Confidential Helpline (24 hours) – for anyone experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault
1800 200 526
Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State (24 hours)
131 114
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24 hours)
1800 656 463
Police or Ambulance
000 in an emergency for police or ambulance.
Translating and Interpreting Service
Phone to gain access to an interpreter in your own language (free)
131 450
Mensline Australia
Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties
1300 78 99 78
Kids Help Line
Telephone counselling for children and young people
Freecall: 1800 551 800.
E-mail and web counselling www.kidshelp.com.au
Australian Childhood Foundation
Counselling for children and young people affected by abuse
1800-176-453 or 9874 -3922
www.childhood.org.au or www.stopchildabuse.com.au
Relationships Australia
Support groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners.
1300-364-277 or Vic (03) 9261-8700. Website: www.relationships.com.au
State and Territory Helplines
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, 7 days a week.
ACT
Domestic Violence Crisis Service
02 6280 0900
Rape Crisis Centre (24 Hours)
02 6247 2525
Canberra Men’s Centre
02 6230 6999
NSW
Domestic Violence Line
1800 65 64 63
1800 671 442 TTY (Hearing impaired)
Rape Crisis Service
1800 424 017
Northern Territory
Domestic Violence Crisis Line
1800 019 116
Sexual Assault Referral Centre
08 8922 7156
Queensland
Domestic Violence Telephone Service
1800 811 811
Sexual Assault Help Line
1800 010 120
Men’s Info Line
1800 600 636
South Australia
Domestic Violence Helpline
1300 782 200
Yarrow Place Sexual Assault Service
1800 817 421
Tasmania
Domestic Violence Crisis Service
1800 608 122 or 6233 2529
Family Violence Response & Referral
1800 633 937
Sexual Assault Support Service
03 6231 1817
Mens Line Australia
1300 364 277
Victoria
Women’s Domestic Crisis Service of Victoria
1800 015 188 or 9373 0123
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
More Organisations
To find contact details and links to more organisations refer to the Domestic Violence Resource Centre www.dvirc.org.au
Law Societies
The following Law Societies will be able to advise you on how to obtain legal advice:
NSW
02 9926 0333
Northern Territory
08 8981 5104
Queensland
07 3842 5888
South Australia
08 8229 0222
Tasmania
03 6234 4133
ACT
02 6247 5700
Western Australia
08 9322 7877