Contact Directory

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Perth, Broome, Carnarvon, Kununurra, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Port Hedland.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Fitzroy Crossing.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women organised through an Aboriginal Liaison Officer. The Aboriginal Liaison Officer can also provide court support and other assistance.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Moree, Bourke, Walgett, Broken Hill, Forbes and Kempsey.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women with family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.

Legal help for Aboriginal women with family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Legal Assistance Hotline (24 hours, 7 days).

Legal help and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in South Queensland.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in North Queensland.

Legal help and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Cairns, Townsville and Mt Isa, Rockhampton and Brisbane.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Melbourne, Warrnambool, Gippsland and Mildura.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Services in Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bairnsdale, Mildura, Heywood, Shepparton, Morwell and Swan Hill.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.

Legal help and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about family law and child protection. Services in Adelaide, Port Augusta, Murray Bridge and Ceduna.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and Ceduna regions.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Central Australia and the Barkly Region.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with family law problems. Services in the Top End.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women organised through an Aboriginal Liaison Officer. The Aboriginal Liaison Officer can also provide court support and other assistance.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Mental health support and referral service staffed by professionals (24 hours, 7 days).

Referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language.

General information about court procedures and your matter in the Magistrates Court. Most Domestic Violence Orders are dealt with in the Magistrates Court.

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

General information about court procedures and your child protection matter in the Children’s Court.

Legal help provided by not-for-profit community organisations.

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

Counselling, medical, migration support and community development services for asylum seekers and refugees.

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals including assistance with emergency accommodation (24 hours, 7 days).

Support for people affected by domestic and family violence with family law problems. Includes information, support, referrals and help with safety at court. To get help, see here.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

Information about community and public housing, rental bond loans and applications.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call Room4Change on (02) 6280 0900, Relationships Australia on 1800 960 540 or Everyman on (02) 6230 6999

Support and referrals for men including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs. Information for women wanting help with a male partner or family member.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Referrals to homelessness services as well as other support services.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Website with services that can help refugees and asylum seekers with immigration advice. Find a local service here.

Family counselling and mediation to help older people and their families to resolve family conflict, plan for the future and prevent elder abuse.

Temporary help with caring for pets while leaving domestic and family violence.

People affected by domestic and family violence may be eligible for emergency relief (food, travel, phone, bills, utilities, clothing, etc).

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Advocacy for people with a disability, older people and their carers.

Legal help for women about family law and domestic and family violence.

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Support for men who have used violence including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs (24 hours, 7 days).

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals including assistance with emergency accommodation (24 hours, 7 days).

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Support and referrals for men including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs. Information for women wanting help with a male partner or family member.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Support and referrals for men including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs. Information for women wanting help with a male partner or family member.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone counselling, referral and support for men.

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Support and referrals for men including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs. Information for women wanting help with a male partner or family member.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Support and referrals for men including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs. Information for women wanting help with a male partner or family member.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals including assistance with emergency accommodation (24 hours, 7 days ).

Information and referral service for women, including about domestic and family violence.

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Support and referrals for men including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs. Information for women wanting help with a male partner or family member.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals including assistance with emergency accommodation (24 hours, 7 days).

Counselling service supporting people who have experienced domestic and family violence including children. Also provide behaviour change programs.

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Support and referrals for men including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs. Information for women wanting help with a male partner or family member.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Information, support and referrals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who have experienced family violence. Help with Domestic Violence Order matters.

Directory of specialist domestic and family violence services, including for counselling and emergency housing.

See www.nt.gov.au.

For other services, see the Northern Territory Council of Social Services' online directory.

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals.

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Domestic and family violence counselling for children, young people and adults. Can assist with emergency accommodation (24 hours, 7 days).

Support and referrals for men including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs. Information for women wanting help with a male partner or family member.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Support, information and referrals for children, young people and adults affected by domestic and family violence.

Domestic and family violence counselling for women in Launceston.

General information about court procedures and your child protection matter in the Children’s Court.

General information about applying to the Family Court, court procedures and your matter in court.

General information about court procedures and your matter in the Magistrates Court. Most Domestic Violence Orders are dealt with in the Magistrates Court. Find your local Magistrates Court here.

General information about court procedures and your matter in the Magistrates Court. Most Domestic Violence Orders are dealt with in the Magistrates Court.

General information about court procedures and your child protection matter in the Children’s Court.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

For general information about court procedures and your child protection matter in the Children's Court, visit their website.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

General information about court procedures and your matter in court. Most Domestic Violence Orders are dealt with in the Local Court.

General information about court procedures and your child protection matter in the Children’s Court.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

General information about court procedures and your matter in court. Most Domestic Violence Orders are dealt with in the Magistrates Court or Domestic Violence Court.

To contact your relevant court, see here.

General information about court procedures and your child protection matter at the Children’s Court.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

Online information about family violence and court procedures in Domestic Violence Order matters.

For information on Domestic Violence Orders see the Family Violence website.

To find your local Magistrate’s Court see here.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

General information about court procedures and your matter in the Magistrates Court. Most Domestic Violence Orders are dealt with in the Magistrates Court.

General information about court procedures and your child protection matter in the Youth Court.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

General information about court procedures and your matter in the Local Court. Most Domestic Violence Orders as well as child protection matters are dealt with in the Local Court.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

General information about court procedures and your matter in the Magistrates Court. Most Domestic Violence Orders as well as child protection matters are dealt with in the Magistrates Court.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

Advocacy for people with a disability, older people and their carers.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

Support and advocacy for people with disability or mental health issues, older people and people who use alcohol or drugs.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

Advocacy for people with an intellectual disability with their legal matters.

Advocacy for people with a disability, including people from diverse backgrounds.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

YourToolkit is a web based resource with information for women experiencing domestic and family violence and financial abuse. It has  information about finances, keeping safe, services, Centrelink and more.

Visit YourToolkit.

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

People affected by domestic and family violence may be eligible for emergency relief (food, travel, phone, bills, utilities, clothing, etc).

Find emergency relief in your local area for help with things like food, petrol and clothing using Ask Lizzy

Click here to access the resource.

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

Get help managing money with free tools, tips and guidance.

Click here to access the service

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

People affected by domestic and family violence may be eligible for emergency relief (food, travel, phone, bills, utilities, clothing, etc).

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

People affected by domestic and family violence may be eligible for emergency relief (food, travel, phone, bills, utilities, clothing, etc).

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Homelessness services.

Temporary help with caring for pets while leaving domestic and family violence.

Ask your support worker to make a referral for you.

For information about community and public housing, rental bond loans and applications, contact your local housing office.

Information about community and public housing, rental bond loans and applications.

Referrals to homelessness services as well as other support services.

Temporary help with caring for pets while leaving domestic and family violence.

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Information about community and public housing, rental bond loans and applications.

Referrals to homelessness services across NSW (24 hours, 7 days).

Temporary help with caring for pets while leaving domestic and family violence.

Support for victims of domestic and family violence including help with safety, home security, finances and case management. See here for details.

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Search for your local Tenants Union at www.tenants.org.au

Information about community and public housing, rental bond loans and applications.

Referrals to homelessness services (24 hours, 7 days).

Temporary help with caring for pets while leaving domestic and family violence.

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Referrals to homelessness services across Victoria (24 hours, 7 days).

Information about community, public and social housing and applications.

Temporary help with caring for pets while leaving domestic and family violence, subject to the Victoria Dangerous Breeds List.

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Referrals to homelessness services (24 hours, 7 days).

Information about community and public housing, rental bond loans and applications.

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Temporary help with caring for pets while leaving domestic and family violence.

For information about community and public housing, including applications, contact your local housing office.

Directory of specialist domestic and family violence services, including for counselling and emergency housing.

See www.nt.gov.au.

For other services, see the Northern Territory Council of Social Services' online directory.

Online directory of homelessness, housing and other services.

See www.shelterme.org.au

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Referrals to homelessness services, applications for social housing and support and advice about private rentals.

Temporary help with caring for pets while leaving domestic and family violence.

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Legal help provided by not-for-profit community organisations.

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

Referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language. Find a lawyer online here.

Legal help for women about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence..

Referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language.

Legal help provided by not-for-profit community organisations.

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

Legal help for women about family law and domestic and family violence.

Legal help provided by not-for-profit community organisations.

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

Legal help and referrals over the phone.

Referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language.

Legal help for women with family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.

For their full list of legal advice lines see here.

Legal help provided by not-for-profit community organisations.

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

Online referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language. See the online referral website here.

Legal help for women about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence. Services in Townsville and Cairns.

Legal help for women about family law and domestic and family violence.

Legal help provided by not-for-profit community organisations.

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

Online referrals to private lawyers in your local  area or language. Find a private lawyer here.

Legal help for women about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.

Legal help provided by not-for-profit community organisations.

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

Online referrals to private lawyers in your local area or languages. Search online here.

Legal help for women about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.

Legal help and support for women about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence. Provide support for women with Domestic Violence Orders matters at Alice Springs and Tennant Creek Local Courts.

Legal help for people in the Darwin and surrounding areas.

Legal help for women including about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence. Services in Katherine and surrounding areas.

Referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language.

Legal help for women in the Top End.

Legal help provided by not-for-profit community organisations.

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

Legal help for women about family law and domestic and family violence.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Legal help for LGBTIQ people who have experienced domestic and family violence.

Legal help for LGBTIQ people.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support, group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call Room4Change on (02) 6280 0900, Relationships Australia on 1800 960 540 or Everyman on (02) 6230 6999

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support, group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support, group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call the DV Connect Menline on 1800 600 636.

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support, group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support, group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support, group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and who want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call Relationships Australia on 1300 364 277.

CatholicCare provide similar services, see their website for details.

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support, group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491. You can also call Relationships Australia on 1300 364 277 for information about their program, Men Engaging New Strategies.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Find emergency relief in your local area for help with things like food, petrol and clothing using Ask Lizzy

Click here to access the resource.

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

For general information about court procedures and your child protection matter in the Children's Court, visit their website.

Legal help provided by not-for-profit community organisations.

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Moree, Bourke, Walgett, Broken Hill, Forbes and Kempsey.

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

Information about community and public housing, rental bond loans and applications.

Legal help with immigration matters.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women with family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.

Advocacy for people with an intellectual disability with their legal matters.

Legal help and referrals over the phone.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

Referrals to homelessness services across NSW (24 hours, 7 days).

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support, group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.

Support and referrals for men including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs. Information for women wanting help with a male partner or family member.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Mental health support and referral service (24 hours, 7 days).

Court Support, information and advocacy for victims and witnesses of crime in the Greater Sydney Area.

Access details of this service here

Get help managing money with free tools, tips and guidance.

Click here to access the service

Advocacy for people with a disability, including people from diverse backgrounds.

Alcohol and drug advice, information and referrals.

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

General information about court procedures and your matter in court. Most Domestic Violence Orders are dealt with in the Local Court.

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Legal help with immigration matters, specialising in assisting refugees and asylum seekers.

Website with services that can help refugees and asylum seekers with immigration advice. Find a local service here.

Temporary help with caring for pets while leaving domestic and family violence.

People affected by domestic and family violence may be eligible for emergency relief (food, travel, phone, bills, utilities, clothing, etc).

Legal help for older persons, their attorney or guardian.

Referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language.

Support for victims of domestic and family violence including help with safety, home security, finances and case management. See here for details.

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Search for your local Tenants Union at www.tenants.org.au

Counselling, information and referrals (24 hours, 7 days).

Legal help for LGBTIQ people who have experienced domestic and family violence.

Free court support service for police witnesses and victims of crime. Available in Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle courts and some other court locations.

View all contact details here

Legal help for Aboriginal women with family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.

Information, non-legal advocacy and referrals for women affected by domestic and family violence. Support for women with getting at court with Domestic Violence Order matters.

Legal help for women with family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.

For their full list of legal advice lines see here.

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Counselling service supporting people who have experienced domestic and family violence including children. Also provide behaviour change programs.

Legal help and support for women about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence. Provide support for women with Domestic Violence Orders matters at Alice Springs and Tennant Creek Local Courts.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Central Australia and the Barkly Region.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

Legal help for people in the Darwin and surrounding areas.

For information about community and public housing, including applications, contact your local housing office.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

Legal help for women including about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence. Services in Katherine and surrounding areas.

Referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support, group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and who want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call Relationships Australia on 1300 364 277.

CatholicCare provide similar services, see their website for details.

Support and referrals for men including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs. Information for women wanting help with a male partner or family member.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Advice and advocacy for refugees and migrants in Central Australia.

Legal help for refugees and migrants in the Top End.

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with family law problems. Services in the Top End.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Information, support and referrals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who have experienced family violence. Help with Domestic Violence Order matters.

General information about court procedures and your matter in the Local Court. Most Domestic Violence Orders as well as child protection matters are dealt with in the Local Court.

Mental health support and referral service staffed by professionals (24 hours, 7 days).

Directory of specialist domestic and family violence services, including for counselling and emergency housing.

See www.nt.gov.au.

For other services, see the Northern Territory Council of Social Services' online directory.

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Family counselling and mediation to help older people and their families to resolve family conflict, plan for the future and prevent elder abuse.

Online directory of homelessness, housing and other services.

See www.shelterme.org.au

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Legal help for women in the Top End.

Support for people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Provide support on Fridays in the Local Court at Darwin with Domestic Violence Order matters.

Legal advice, information, referral and crisis counselling for older people experiencing elder abuse.

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Family counselling and mediation to help older people and their families to resolve family conflict, plan for the future and prevent elder abuse.

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Family counselling and mediation to help older people and their families to resolve family conflict, plan for the future and prevent elder abuse.

Advocacy for people with a disability, older people and their carers.

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Family counselling and mediation to help older people and their families to resolve family conflict, plan for the future and prevent elder abuse.

Legal help for older persons, their attorney or guardian.

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Family counselling and mediation to help older people and their families to resolve family conflict, plan for the future and prevent elder abuse.

Information and referrals for older people, their family and carers.

Legal help and social work for older people experiencing elder abuse.

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Family counselling and mediation to help older people and their families to resolve family conflict, plan for the future and prevent elder abuse.

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Family counselling and mediation to help older people and their families to resolve family conflict, plan for the future and prevent elder abuse.

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Family counselling and mediation to help older people and their families to resolve family conflict, plan for the future and prevent elder abuse.

Legal help for older people.

Legal help about elder abuse.

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Family counselling and mediation to help older people and their families to resolve family conflict, plan for the future and prevent elder abuse.

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

List of various mental health support services.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

Alcohol and drug advice, information and referrals.

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Mental health support and referral service staffed by professionals (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

List of various mental health support services.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

Alcohol and drug advice, information and referrals.

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

List of various mental health support services.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

Mental health support and referral service (24 hours, 7 days).

Alcohol and drug advice, information and referrals.

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Confidential health advice, assessment and referral services staffed by a registered nurse (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

List of various mental health support services.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

Alcohol and drug advice, information and referrals.

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Alcohol and drug phone counselling, information and referrals (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

List of various mental health support services.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

Alcohol and drug advice, information and referrals.

Mental health support and referral service staffed by professionals.

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

List of various mental health support services.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

Mental health support and referral service staffed by professionals (24 hours, 7 days).

Alcohol and drug advice, information and referrals.

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

List of various mental health support services.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

Alcohol and drug advice, information and referrals.

Mental health support and referral service staffed by professionals (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

List of various mental health support services.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

Mental health support, assessment and referrals.

Alcohol and drug advice, information and referrals.

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Confidential health advice, assessment and referral services staffed by a registered nurse (24 hours, 7 days).

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Legal Assistance Hotline (24 hours, 7 days).

Legal help and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in South Queensland.

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

General information about court procedures and your child protection matter in the Children’s Court.

Legal help provided by not-for-profit community organisations.

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

Information, support and referrals for people affected by domestic and family violence in the court system.

Information about community and public housing, rental bond loans and applications.

Phone counselling, referral and support for men.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in North Queensland.

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

Referrals to homelessness services (24 hours, 7 days).

Support and referrals for immigrant and refugee women who have experienced family violence.

Legal help for LGBTIQ people.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support, group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call the DV Connect Menline on 1800 600 636.

Support and referrals for men including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs. Information for women wanting help with a male partner or family member.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

Temporary help with caring for pets while leaving domestic and family violence.

General information about court procedures and your matter in court. Most Domestic Violence Orders are dealt with in the Magistrates Court or Domestic Violence Court.

To contact your relevant court, see here.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Legal help and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Cairns, Townsville and Mt Isa, Rockhampton and Brisbane.

Legal help with immigration and refugee matters, as well as about family law, employment law and domestic and family violence.

Website with services that can help refugees and asylum seekers with immigration advice. Find a local service here.

People affected by domestic and family violence may be eligible for emergency relief (food, travel, phone, bills, utilities, clothing, etc).

Information and referrals for older people, their family and carers.

Legal help and social work for older people experiencing elder abuse.

Online referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language. See the online referral website here.

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Information about the court process, referrals to specialist services that provide court support and help writing a victim impact statement.

Information, support and referrals for women going through the Domestic Violence Order process in the Magistrates Court at Brisbane.

Legal help for women about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence. Services in Townsville and Cairns.

Legal help for women about family law and domestic and family violence.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.

Legal help and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about family law and child protection. Services in Adelaide, Port Augusta, Murray Bridge and Ceduna.

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

Legal help provided by not-for-profit community organisations.

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and Ceduna regions.

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

Referrals to homelessness services (24 hours, 7 days).

Information about community and public housing, rental bond loans and applications.

Online referrals to private lawyers in your local area or languages. Search online here.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

General information about court procedures and your matter in the Magistrates Court. Most Domestic Violence Orders are dealt with in the Magistrates Court.

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support, group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.

Support and referrals for men including referrals to men’s behaviour change programs. Information for women wanting help with a male partner or family member.

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

Mental health support and referral service staffed by professionals (24 hours, 7 days).

Legal help and financial counselling, including about credit, banking, debt recovery and insurance.

A confidential service to report abuse and neglect of people with disability.

Reports can be made by family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.

Support and advocacy for people with a disability to promote and protect their rights and community participation.

Find a Disability Advocate using the online finder.

People affected by domestic and family violence on low incomes may be eligable for safe, fair and affordable credit.

www.nils.com.au

Advocacy for people receiving aged care services, including people experiencing elder abuse.

Information, support and referrals for people with a disability, their family, friends or supports.

Phone and internet counselling, support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

Website with services that can help refugees and asylum seekers with immigration advice. Find a local service here.

Legal help for tenants living in public and private residential housing.

Temporary help with caring for pets while leaving domestic and family violence.

Phone, video or online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (24 hours, 7 days).

Information, non-legal advocacy and referrals for women in domestic and family violence situation. Includes assistance with getting an intervention order.

Legal help for women about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.

Information, safety planning, support and referrals for migrant women who have experienced family violence.

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals including assistance with emergency accommodation (24 hours, 7 days).

General information about court procedures and your child protection matter in the Youth Court.

Information, non-legal advocacy and referrals for people in domestic and family violence situations. Support for people who have experienced violence at court with Domestic Violence Order matters.

Support for people affected by domestic and family violence with family law problems. Includes information, support, referrals and help with safety at court. To get help, see here.

Court Support, information and advocacy for victims and witnesses of crime in the Greater Sydney Area.

Access details of this service here

Free court support service for police witnesses and victims of crime. Available in Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle courts and some other court locations.

View all contact details here

Information, non-legal advocacy and referrals for women affected by domestic and family violence. Support for women with getting at court with Domestic Violence Order matters.

Information, support and referrals for people affected by domestic and family violence in the court system.

Information about the court process, referrals to specialist services that provide court support and help writing a victim impact statement.

Information, support and referrals for women going through the Domestic Violence Order process in the Magistrates Court at Brisbane.

Information, support and referrals for people affected by domestic and family violence in the court system.

Information and referrals for people in the Family Courts at Melbourne and Dandenong. For more information, see here.

Information, non-legal advocacy and referrals for women in domestic and family violence situation. Includes assistance with getting an intervention order.

Legal help and support for women about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence. Provide support for women with Domestic Violence Orders matters at Alice Springs and Tennant Creek Local Courts.

Support for people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Provide support on Fridays in the Local Court at Darwin with Domestic Violence Order matters.

Information, assistance and referrals for people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Support for people with Domestic Violence Order matters.

Support and advocacy for people with disability or mental health issues, older people and people who use alcohol or drugs.

Some banks offer financial help to existing customers who are leaving domestic and family violence.

• Commonwealth Bank: 1800 222 387

• NAB: 1800 701 599

• ANZ: 13 13 14

• Westpac: 1800 063 509

If you’re having trouble making repayments, all banks have financial hardship teams you can talk to.

Help with applying for a crisis payment and other benefits, as well as short-term counselling and referrals.

Legal help provided by not-for-profit community organisations.

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

Legal help for older people.

Information, assistance and referrals for people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Support for people with Domestic Violence Order matters.

Legal help about elder abuse.

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals.

General information about applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

Information about family relationship issues and  parenting arrangements after separation. Referrals to local services that can help.

Domestic and family violence counselling for children, young people and adults. Can assist with emergency accommodation (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone counselling and referrals for people affected by gambling (24 hours, 7 days).

Referrals to homelessness services, applications for social housing and support and advice about private rentals.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (24 hours, 7 days).

General information about court procedures and your matter in the Magistrates Court. Most Domestic Violence Orders as well as child protection matters are dealt with in the Magistrates Court.

Men’s Behaviour Change Programs provide support, group work, individual counselling and case management for men who use violence and want to change. It can also include support for women and children.

To get information and referrals to your local Men’s Behaviour Change Program, call the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491. You can also call Relationships Australia on 1300 364 277 for information about their program, Men Engaging New Strategies.