Find a service

Find a specialist family violence service in your state in our service directory using the tabs. These services either work directly with people experiencing family violence or will connect them to services that do. Use the tabs to find services in the state or territory you are located in.

If you would like to add or update a service within the national directory below, contact us at communications@safeandequal.org.au

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1800RESPECT

National counselling helpline, information and support.

ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service

DVCS provides 24/7 assistance to anyone affected by family violence. DVCS also provides direct crisis intervention and telephone support, access to safe accommodation, court support to people who have been subjected to family violence, referrals and information for women, men and young people.

Domestic Violence Crisis Service

A 24/7 service providing crisis intervention, safety planning and access to emergency accommodation to those in the ACT subjected to and using violence within their intimate partner and family relationships.

Kids Helpline

Australia’s free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Men’s Referral Service

Confidential support for men at risk of using family violence.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Support for people who have experienced both past or recent sexual assault.

Toora Women Inc. (Toora)

Toora Domestic Violence Service is the ACT’s largest specialist domestic and family violence support service for women and children.

1800RESPECT

National counselling helpline, information and support.

Domestic Violence Service Management (DVSM)

Domestic Violence Service Management (DVSM) is a registered charity which aims to prevent and provide support for people experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV) and homelessness.

Kids Helpline

Australia’s free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Link2Home

Link2home is the statewide homelessness information and referral telephone service. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.

Men’s Referral Service

Confidential support for men at risk of using family violence.

NSW Domestic Violence Line

A statewide service providing telephone counselling, information and referrals for women and same-sex partners who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Support for people who have experienced both past or recent sexual assault.

1800RESPECT

National counselling helpline, information and support.

Catherine Booth House

Provides short-term crisis accommodation, case management and support for women over 18 years old, as well as outreach services women and children, men or LGBTQI who are experiencing domestic violence.

CatholicCare NT

CatholicCare NT provides free support and services for those impacted by violence or using violence in their relationships. Specialist services are provided in Darwin, Naiuyu, Tiwi Islands and Wadeye.

Darwin Aboriginal and Islander Women’s Shelter (DAIWS)

Support, referral, outreach and domestic violence crisis accommodation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are homeless or escaping family violence in Greater Darwin.

Dawn House

Provides services to women and children escaping domestic and family violence in Greater Darwin. 

Katherine Women’s Crisis Centre 

Provides crisis accommodation and related support services to women and children escaping domestic and family violence across the Katherine region.

Kids Helpline

Australia’s free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Men’s Referral Service

Confidential support for men at risk of using family violence.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Support for people who have experienced both past or recent sexual assault.

Tennant Creek Women’s Refuge

Provides support services and crisis accommodation for women and accompanying children who are victims or in fear of family/domestic violence.

Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia 

Provides crisis accommodation, safety planning, referrals, information,  individualised plans, and  support for people experiencing family and domestic violence.

YWCA Domestic and Family Violence Centre

Provides crisis accommodation, safety planning, referrals, information,  individualised plans, and  support for people experiencing family and domestic violence.

1800RESPECT

National counselling helpline, information and support.

Brisbane Domestic Violence Service

A free and confidential service for people in the Brisbane Metropolitan area who are affected by domestic and family violence. The Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS) is a free and confidential service for people in the Brisbane Metropolitan area who are affected by domestic and family violence. The service supports women, children, family members, same […]

DV Connect

A free service for women, men, children and pets affected by domestic and family violence across Queensland.

Kids Helpline

Australia’s free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Men’s Referral Service

Confidential support for men at risk of using family violence.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Support for people who have experienced both past or recent sexual assault.

1800RESPECT

National counselling helpline, information and support.

Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway Services

Counselling and support for women experiencing domestic and family violence

Domestic Violence Crisis Line

A statewide service offering assistance to women experiencing domestic violence in South Australia by providing information, counselling and safe accommodation options.

Kids Helpline

Australia’s free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Men’s Referral Service

Confidential support for men at risk of using family violence.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Support for people who have experienced both past or recent sexual assault.

Women’s Information Service

For referrals to domestic violence services and for safety information.

Women’s Safety Service SA

Statewide service for women of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds who are in unsafe relationships.

Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service – Legal Services Commission SA

A statewide service providing specialised legal assistance for women in South Australia affected by domestic and family violence. Free assistance is available for intervention order applications, ending tenancies, liaising with police to report breaches of intervention orders and family violence issues.

1800RESPECT

National counselling helpline, information and support.

Dardi Munwurro’s Brother to Brother

Men’s referral crisis line to help Aboriginal men struggling with relationships, family violence, drug and alcohol issues.

Djirra

Culturally safe family violence and legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women’s Services

Culturally safe family violence services, crisis accommodation, pre and post release support, and therapeutic counselling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

InTouch

Tailored support for women from migrant and refugee communities experiencing family violence, available in many languages.

Kids Helpline

Australia’s free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Men’s Referral Service

Confidential support for men at risk of using family violence.

Rainbow Door

Free information, support, and referrals for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, asexual and queer people, friends and family.

Safe Steps

Crisis support and accommodation for anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence. 

Senior Rights Victoria

Support for older people experiencing or at risk of family violence and elder abuse.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Support for people who have experienced both past or recent sexual assault.

The Orange Door

Support and services for people at risk, including for family and domestic violence or abuse, and for families needing extra support with the wellbeing and development of children.

Victims of Crime Helpline

Information and support for male victims of family violence and victims of violent crime.

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency

Statewide support for Aboriginal children and families.

Yarning SafeNStrong

Free confidential helpline for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who need to have a yarn with someone about their wellbeing.

1800RESPECT

National counselling helpline, information and support.

Engender Equality (Hobart)

Statewide service that supports people affected by family violence and offers a counselling service.

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young peoplpe and adults affected by family violence

Kids Helpline

Australia’s free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Men’s Referral Service

Confidential support for men at risk of using family violence.

Safe at Home Family Violence Response and Referral Line

Information and referral service for response, counselling, information and other support services provided by Safe at Home

Safe Choices

Statewide service providing practical support, advice and referral to support services, for those people experiencing family violence

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Support for people who have experienced both past or recent sexual assault.

1800RESPECT

National counselling helpline, information and support.

Kids Helpline

Australia’s free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Men’s Referral Service

Confidential support for men at risk of using family violence.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Support for people who have experienced both past or recent sexual assault.

Sexual Assault Resource Centre

A statewide service providing emergency services and counselling for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault

Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline

A statewide helpline providing support for women, with or without children, who are experiencing domestic and family violence in WA (including referrals to women’s refuges)

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Support for people who have experienced both past or recent sexual assault.

Men’s Referral Service

Confidential support for men at risk of using family violence.

Kids Helpline

Australia’s free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

1800RESPECT

National counselling helpline, information and support.