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Getting help for people experiencing violence
If you are in danger right now, call the police on 000.
The following services provide confidential advice and assistance. These services are all free of charge if you call from a land-based telephone line.
Dvconnect womensline on 1800 811 811
Assists women to obtain refuge accommodation, counselling and referral to other services.
Dvconnect mensline on 1800 600 636
Provides counselling, information and referral to men affected by domestic and family violence.
Kids helpline on 1800 551 800
A free confidential telephone counselling service for five to 25-year-olds.
Sexual assault hotline on 1800 010 120
A 24-hour confidential telephone service for women who have been sexually abused or sexually assaulted at any time of their lives.
Immigrant Women's Support Service on 3846 3490 (local call cost if calling from Brisbane)
The Immigrant Women's Support Service (IWSS) is a community based organisation which works with women and children of non-English speaking background who are or have been in violent domestic situations and/or have experienced rape and/or sexual assault.
National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line
1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
This line is for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
1800 RESPECT is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Professionally qualified, specialist counsellors will provide counselling, information, advice and referrals to relevant local services.
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