Family Violence Support Services and Information

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or require Police attendance, call 000

If a person feels unsafe and requires urgent assistance:

Victoria Police – 000

Safe Steps – 1800 015 188
24/7 family violence response offering professional support, information and referrals
www.safesteps.org.au

Centre Against Sexual Assault – 1800 806 292
24/7 telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault

If a person wants to talk to someone about their situation:​

1800RESPECT helpline – 1800 737 732
National counselling helpline, information and support 24/7
www.1800respect.org.au

Child & Family Services (CAFS)
Provides a range of programs and services to children, young people and families who need support
www.cafs.org.au

Centre Against Sexual Assault – 1800 806 292
24/7 telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault
Centre Against Sexual Assault — Central Victoria (casacv.org.au)

Djirra – 1800 105 303
Aboriginal support services
Bendigo – 03 4435 0500
https://djirra.org.au

Lifeline – 13 11 24

24/7 crisis line
Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 – Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.

Mallee Sexual Assault Unit
24/7 support for women, men and children experiencing sexual assault
Swan Hill – 03 5033 1786
Mildura – 03 5025 5400
Mallee Sexual Assault Unit and Domestic Violence Services (msau-mdvs.org.au)

QLife – 1800 184 527
LGBTQIA+ community peer support and referral
QLife

Relationships Australia – 1300 364 277
Family violence prevention, support and recovery
Relationships Australia | Achieving positive and respectful relationships

Safe Steps – 1800 015 188
24/7 family violence response offering professional support, information and referrals
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre

The Orange Door
A free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence
Loddon – 1800 512 359
Mallee – 1800 290 943
Family violence support and extra help for children and families
orangedoor.vic.gov.au

WIRE Women’s Support Line – 1300 134130
Free support, referrals & information on any issue for women, non-binary & gender diverse people in Victoria
Support, Referrals & Information for Victorian Women | WIRE

For users of violence:​

If someone discloses that they are a user of violence, you could let them know about support and behavior change programs that may be available from:

DardiMunwurro1800 435 799
24-hour Crisis support line for Aboriginal men
Home – Dardi Munwurro

MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978
A 24-hour national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns
Free help, support, referrals & counselling for men: MensLine Australia

Men’s Referral Service1300 766 491
Advice for men about family violence operated by No to Violence
Men’s Referral Service | 1800RESPECT

For Workplace matters (e.g. discrimination and harassment): ​

Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
1300 891 848
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 03 5442 5066
The Anna Centre 117A Queen Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550 
https://www.annacentre.com.au/

A Life Simply Lived03 5452 6526
5 Station Street, Boort, VIC, 3537
 https://www.alifesimplylived.com.au/