If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, call 000 immediately.
In Australia, violence and abuse against partners and family members are crimes. Victims of abuse or domestic violence are strongly encouraged to seek support and assistance as soon as possible. Following is a list of agencies that offer professional counseling and provide assistance to victims of domestic violence and abuse – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Resources in the United States
Listed on the Department of State’s website
Australian National Services
1800 RESPECT – Tel: 1800 737 732
National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service
Domestic Violence Resource Centre
Domestic Violence Recovery Center
Australian Capital Territory
Women’s Information and Referral Centre – Tel: (02) 6280 0900
New South Wales
Violence Prevention Coordination Unit – Tel: 1800 656 463
Northern Territory
Domestic and Personal Violence Protection Unit Counselling Services – Tel: 1800 019 116
Queensland
Domestic Violence Regional Services – Tel: 1800 811 811
South Australia
Women’s Information Service – Tel: 1800 800 098
Tasmania
Women Tasmania – Tel: 1800 608 122
Victoria
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) – Tel: 1800 015 188
Western Australia
Department for Child Protection – Tel: 1800 007 339