Family Violence Support Services
Family and domestic violence is any violent, threatening, coercive or controlling behaviour that occurs in current or past family, domestic, or intimate relationships.
If you are in currently experiencing family violence, or would like to refer someone for support, there are numerous support services available:
- 1800 Respect (National Counselling Service) – Call 1800 737 732 or Text 0477 13 11 14 (24 hrs per day/7 days per week) or visit: https://www.1800respect.org.au/
- Lifeline (24-hour crisis line) – Call 13 11 14 or visit: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
- Safe Steps Family Violence Resource Centre (VIC) – Call 1800 015 188 (24-hour hotline) or visit: https://www.safesteps.org.au/
- White Ribbon Australia – Domestic Violence Hotlines here and Local State Support Services: https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/find-help/support-services
- EDVOS Family Violence Support Services – Call 03 9259 4200 or visit: https://www.fvree.org.au/
- No to Violence (NTV; Men's Referral Service): An anonymous and confidential service for men who want to stop violent or abusive behaviour towards family members, but are not sure where to go for advice. Call 1300 766 491 or visit: https://ntv.org.au/
- Relationships Australia – Call 1300 364 277 or visit: https://relationships.org.au/
- Djarra (Aboriginal Support Services) – Call 1800 105 303 or visit: https://djirra.org.au
- WithRespect (LGBTQIA+ family violence service) – Call 1800 542 847 or visit: https://www.withrespect.org.au/
- MensLine (24-hour telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns). Call 1300 78 99 78 or visit: https://mensline.org.au/.
Crisis Accomodation and Support Services
- Refuge Victoria (Previously Known as Safe Futures) – Call 1800 015 155 (Family Violence Crisis accommodation) or visit: https://refugevictoria.org.au/
- The Orange Door – find a service near you: https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/find-a-service-near-you
