Resources and help

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No-one should live in an environment where they live in fear, feel unsafe, or at risk of harm.  

We understand that there could be many factors as to why someone would find it difficult to leave the situation they are in. 

Many women facing this decision feel fearful of making the decision to ask for help due to feelings of shame, embarrassment or uncertainty about what might happen next. Additionally, other factors may be at play, such as lack of financial independence or experiencing financial abuse, having children, being in a remote location or living with other family members, isolation from family and friends and feeling disempowered or uncertain about what help to ask for. 

Some women also report that they're not sure their circumstances call for support from others, and sometimes, it's difficult to even recognise or articulate the issues, it's a strong feeling of lack of safety, horrible gut feeling, or an instinct to make a decision.  

When you feel like this, it's important to reach out to someone trusted in your inner circle, a support provider (detailed below) or someone your trust in your workplace or school. 

You and every woman experiencing any form of abuse or violence deserves to be supported.  

Confidential information, counselling and support service. 

1800 RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Call 1800 737 732 . Website  Home | 1800RESPECT 

 13YARN is a free and confidential 24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. 

 13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 

MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.   
Call 1300 78 99 78  Domestic and family violence | MensLine Australia 

Kids Helpline is a free, 24 hour counselling service for young people aged 5-25 years. Counselling is offered by phone, email and over the web.
T: 1800 55 1800 or visit the Kids Helpline website.  

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
T: 13 11 14 (24 hours) or visit the Lifeline website.