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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.

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

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

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.

Help with emergency housing for people affected by domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

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

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 as well as other support services.

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals including assistance 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.

Information support and referrals for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals (24 hours, 7 days).

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

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.

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

Information support and referrals for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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

Information about, and applications for child support.

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

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

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

Referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language.

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

Legal help with family, criminal and civil law problems.

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.

Information, support and referrals relating to elder abuse.

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.

Support for people who have experienced violence at court with Domestic Violence Order matters.

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

Legal help for people who are affected by domestic and family violence, with family law problems. To get help, see here.

Referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language.

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

Legal help with family, criminal and civil law problems.

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

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

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.

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

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

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (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).

Crisis phone counselling, referrals and help with reporting a sexual assault to police and preparing for court (24 hours, 7 days).

General information about court procedures and your child protection matter in the Children’s 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 applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

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

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

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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.

Victims of crime may be eligible for financial assistance, a recognition payment and free face-to-face counselling through Victims Support.

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

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

Information about, and applications for child support.

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

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.

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

For more information, see here.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Help with emergency housing for people affected by domestic and family violence (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.

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

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

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

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

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

Legal help with immigration matters.

Legal help with immigration matters.

Referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language.

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

Legal help for older persons, their attorney or guardian.

Information, support and referrals relating to elder abuse.

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.

Victims of crime may be eligible for financial assistance, a recognition payment and free face-to-face counselling through Victims Support.

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.

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (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.

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

Alcohol and drug advice, information and referrals.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (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).

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

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

Crisis phone counselling, referrals, help in reporting a sexual assault to police and preparing for court (24 hours, 7 days).

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

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

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

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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

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.

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 for people who are affected by domestic and family violence, with family law problems. To get help, see here.

Legal help with family, criminal and civil law problems.

Find your local Legal Aid Office here.

You can contact the Domestic Violence Unit directly: 1800 979 529

Legal help and referrals over the phone.

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

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

Support for people who are responding to Domestic Violence Orders in the Local Court at Alice Springs.

To get help, see here

Support for women in the Local Court at Katherine with Domestic Violence Order matters.

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 help and support for people who have experienced 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.

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.

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

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.

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

Information, support and referrals for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (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.

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

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

Online directory of homelessness, housing and other services.

See www.shelterme.org.au

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.

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

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.

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.

Information, support and referrals for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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

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

Information about, and applications for child support.

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

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.

Information, support and referrals relating to elder abuse.

Advice and advocacy for refugees and migrants in Central Australia.

Legal help for refugees and migrants in the Top End.

Referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language.

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.

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

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (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).

Crisis phone counselling, referrals, help in reporting a sexual assault to police and preparing for court (24 hours, 7 days).

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.

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 Central Australia and the Barkly Region.

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

Referrals to private lawyers in your local area or language.

Legal help for people in the Darwin and surrounding areas.

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

Legal help for women in the Top End.

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

Legal help with family, criminal and civil law problems.

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

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.

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

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

Help with emergency housing for people affected by domestic and family violence (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 (24 hours, 7 days).

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.

Information, support and referrals for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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

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

Information about, and applications for child support.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Information, support and referrals relating to elder abuse.

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.

Information, support and referrals for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

Phone counselling, referral and support for men.

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.

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (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.

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

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (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).

Legal help for LGBTIQ people.

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

Crisis phone counselling, referrals, help in reporting a sexual assault to police and preparing for court (24 hours, 7 days).

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

To get help, see here.

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.

General information about court procedures and your child protection matter in the Children’s 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 applying to the Family Courts, court procedures and your matter in court.

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

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 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.

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 for people who are affected by domestic and family violence, with family law problems.

To get help, see here.

Legal help for family, criminal and civil law problems.

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

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

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.

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

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.

Help with emergency housing for people affected by domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

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

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 (24 hours, 7 days).

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.

Information, support and referrals for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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

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

Information about, and applications for child support.

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

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

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

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

Legal help for family, criminal and civil law problems, including immigration.

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

Information, support and referrals relating to elder abuse.

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.

Information, support and referrals for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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.

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (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.

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

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (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).

Crisis phone counselling, referrals, help in reporting a sexual assault to police and preparing for court (24 hours, 7 days).

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 women about family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.

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.

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

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

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

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 for people who are affected by domestic and family violence, with family law problems. To get help, see here.

Legal help for family, criminal and civil law problems, including immigration.

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

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

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

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.

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

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.

Domestic and family violence counselling for women in Launceston.

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.

Information, support and referrals for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals.

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

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

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals (24 hours, 7 days).

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

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.

Information, support and referrals for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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

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

Information about, and applications for child support.

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

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

Support, referrals and assistance with counselling or employment for people from migrant backgrounds.

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.

Legal help about elder abuse.

Legal help for older people.

Information, support and referrals relating to elder abuse.

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.

Mental health support, assessment and referrals.

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (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).

Crisis phone counselling, referrals, help in reporting a sexual assault to police and preparing for court (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, applications for social housing and support and advice about private rentals.

Help with emergency housing for people affected by domestic and family violence.

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

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

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.

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

Legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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

Legal help for people who are affected by domestic and family violence, with family law problems. For more information, see here.

Legal help with family, criminal and civil law problems.

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

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

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

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.

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

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 about community, public and social housing and applications.

Help with emergency housing for people affected by domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

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 across Victoria (24 hours, 7 days).

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.

Information, support and referrals for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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

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

Information about, and applications for child support.

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

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

Legal help with  immigration matters.

Legal help for migrants and refugees who have experienced domestic and family violence.

Legal help with refugee and immigration matters.

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

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.

Information, support and referrals relating to elder abuse.

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.

Information, support and referrals for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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

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.

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals (24 hours, 7 days).

Phone support and referrals for men who have experienced or used domestic and family violence (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.

Mental health support and referral service staffed by professionals.

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

Crisis and suicide prevention counselling (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).

Crisis phone counselling, referrals, help in reporting a sexual assault to police and preparing for court (24 hours, 7 days).

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

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

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

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

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 people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Melbourne, Warrnambool, Gippsland and Mildura.

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 for people who are affected by domestic and family violence, with family law problems. To get help, see here.

Legal help with family, criminal and civil law problems.

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

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

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

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.

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

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

Information about, and applications for child support.

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

Information, support and referral for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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.

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

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.

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

Help with emergency housing for women affected by domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days).

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

Ask your support worker to make a referral for you.

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

Homelessness services.

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

Support and referrals for migrant women who have experienced domestic and family violence.

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

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

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.

Information, support and referrals relating to elder abuse.

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.

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

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

List of various mental health support services.

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

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

Crisis phone counselling, referrals, help in reporting a sexual assault to police and preparing for court (24 hours, 7 days)

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

Information, support and referral for victims of crime. Victims may be eligible for financial support.

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

Counselling, information and referrals including assistance with emergency accommodation (24 hours, 7 days).

Domestic and family violence counselling, information and referrals (24 hours, 7 days).

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

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

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.

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

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 people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Services in Perth, Broome, Carnarvon, Kununurra, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Port Hedland.

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

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

Find your local Community Legal Centre here.

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

Legal help for people who are affected by domestic and family violence, with family law problems. To get help, see here.

Legal help with family, criminal and civil law problems.