Family and domestic violence counselling and advice

If you need advice or someone to talk to, you can contact any of these services.

Services you can contact

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Family Relationship Advice Line
A service that provides help and referrals if you’re experiencing family and domestic violence.
Full Stop Australia
Counsellors can help over the phone or online chat if you’ve been impacted by violence and abuse.
1800RESPECT Service Directory
Use this service directory to find support and referral services in your area.
Services Australia social work services
A free, private counselling service that can refer you to domestic violence services.
Daisy app
A 1800RESPECT app connecting you to family and domestic violence support services in your area.

There are services for children from 5 to 25 years old. These links will take you away from myGov.

Kids Helpline
A free and confidential online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
headspace
Get help with your mental health if you’re 12 to 25 years old.
Bring up respect
Find information to help talk about respect with children.

There are services available for people who are using violence. These links will take you away from myGov.

MensLine Australia
Support, referrals and counselling for men who need help with mental health, anger and violence.
No to Violence
An organisation that works with men to help them change their behaviour.

Page last updated: 19 January 2024