We hope this resource has shed some light on what domestic violence means and how vulnerable we all are to experiencing it.
If you suspect someone is the victim of abuse, or even the abuser, please speak up. It’s our responsibility to break the silence.
Check these links out below for more information.
If in need of SAHSSI’s support and services:
- During business hours contact: 02 4229 8523 or use our website.
- Out of business hours, visit our website where there is an option for a self referral pathway and we will get in touch with you.
- If you have nowhere safe to stay tonight, please contact Links2Home: 1800 152 152
Reporting Domestic Violence
- Anonymous reporting for self or others via Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000
- Download this fact sheet containing information about how to act when you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence – courtesy of White Ribbon.
Websites
- Domestic Violence Resource Centre – https://woah.org.au
- White Ribbon Australia – www.whiteribbon.org.au
- Kids Help Line – https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Apps to Download
- App: Penda – https://penda-app.com
“IOS” & “Android“ - App: Daisy – https://www.1800respect.org.au/daisy
“IOS” & “Android“ - App: Myplan – https://www.myplanapp.org
“IOS” & “Android“
Phonelines
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- Relationships Australia – 1300 364 277
- Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline – 1800 019 123
- 24 hour national sexual assault hotline 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
Services for Men
- Mensline Australia – 1300 789 978
- Men’s Referral Service (telephone counselling) – 1300 766 491
- Dads in Distress – 1300 853 437
Services for Youth
- Headspace – www.headspace.org.au
- Southern Youth and Family Services – www.syfs.org.au
- Kids Help Line – 1800 551 800
- Australian Childhood Foundation – 1800 176 453
Other Helpful Services
- Talk to your GP
- The Police (urgent – 000); Policelink (non-urgent – 131 444)
- 24hr Translating and Interpreting Service 131 450
- Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support – (02) 9287 7671
- Q Life (support for same sex couples) 1800 184 527. Option to chat online – https://qlife.org.au/resources
- Blue Knot Foundation 1300 657 380 – telephone counselling for adult survivors of childhood trauma, their friends, family and the health care professionals who support them.