Education
and support
Finding support is a brave and important step.
You don't have to navigate this alone. Whether you're looking for immediate help, information about your rights, someone to talk to, or information for a friend, there are services ready to support you - wherever you are in your journey. Below you'll find a range of services and resources that can help.
If you are in immediate danger please call the police on 000
Additional Domestic and Family Violence support services directory
If you or someone you know is experiencing Domestic and Family Violence, help is available. The organisations listed here can provide support, advice, and safe options, including counselling, accommodation, legal guidance, and other essential services. You don’t have to face this alone — reach out and speak to someone who can help.
1800 Respect
1800RESPECT is a confidential 24-hour service offering information, counselling, and support for anyone affected by sexual assault or domestic and family violence.
Available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week
Domestic Violence Line (NSW)
The Domestic Violence Line is a NSW statewide crisis counselling and referral service for women and those who identify as female. Interpreters and TTY are available.
Available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week
Link2home (NSW)
Link2home is NSW’s telephone service for people who are homeless or at risk, offering information, assessments, and referrals to support and accommodation.
Available 9:00am - 10:00pm,
7 days a week
Victims Services
Victims Services offers support to victims of crime, including free counselling and financial assistance, and upholds your right to be treated with courtesy, compassion, and respect.
Available Mon – Fri,
9:00am - 5:00pm
Mensline
MensLine Australia is a national telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns, staffed by professional counsellors experienced in men’s issues.
Available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week
Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services
The Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) are free services for women experiencing domestic and family violence anywhere in NSW. Available in every town and suburb across the state.
Call 1800 WDVCAS (1800 938 227) and enter your postcode.
She Is Not Your Rehab
We're proud to partner with She Is Not Your Rehab — a global movement led by Matt and Sarah Brown, dedicated to dismantling cycles of intergenerational trauma, violence, and abuse. Together, we're committed to building safe relationships and supporting communities to thrive.
Other Organisations and Services Available
If our service isn’t the right fit for your needs, there are other organisations that can help. The services listed here provide broader support, including mental health assistance, wellbeing services, counselling, and practical guidance. Whether you’re looking for additional support or a different type of help, we connect you with the support you need.
Beyond Blue
13YARN
Blue Knot
Parent Line
Kids Help Line
Lifeline
Headspace
Mental Health Line
Domestic & Family Violence Myths ‘vs’ Facts
Understanding the truth about domestic and family violence helps us respond with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Below, we explore some of the most common myths and the facts behind them.
Fact: Physical violence is just one form. Emotional, financial, and coercive abuse can be just as damaging - and often occur with no physical violence at all.
Why Abuse Isn't Always Visible
Abuse is often invisible and that invisibility is intentional. If any of the below feels familiar for yourself or someone you care about, you don't have to figure it out alone. Support is available, and reaching out is always a worthy next step.
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Perpetrators frequently appear warm, calm, and well-liked to others, making it harder for people to be believed.
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Many people experiencing DFV conceal what is happening out of shame, fear, or a desire to protect their family.
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Coercive control, emotional abuse, and financial abuse leave no physical trace, but their impact is profound and lasting.
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Isolation and cultural, religious, or community pressures can make speaking up extremely difficult, leaving people with very few safe connections or places to turn.
Types of Abuse
Domestic & Family Violence (DFV) is rarely just one thing. It often involves a pattern of behaviours across multiple forms of abuse — and it doesn't have to be physical to be serious.
Threats, humiliation, put-downs, and mind games used to undermine confidence and maintain control.
If you need help now
If you are in immediate danger,
please contact the Police on 000.
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