No-one should live in an environment where they live in fear, feel unsafe, or at risk of harm.
If you feel unsafe, have a horrible gut feeling, or an instinct that something is not right in your relationship reach out for support to one of the organisations below or a trusted friend, colleague or family member.
Even if you're not sure what help to ask for, just start by saying "I think I need to talk to someone about what I'm experiencing" or "I don't feel safe at home".
Anyone experiencing any form of abuse or violence deserves to be supported.
1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence, you can call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732. or visit www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services.
13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
A free and confidential service providing culturally safe crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Available 24/7. Call 13 92 76.
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.
If you need support, please call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14, or text us on 0477 13 11 14, or visit www.lifeline.org.au
For our online chat service or for resources to self-manage what you’re going through. All our crisis support services are available 24/7.
Watch this video to find out more.
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