The Australian Government Office for Women is part of the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

Need help for domestic violence or sexual assault ?

Emergency Situation

For emergency situations that require immediate and urgent assistance call 000.

Confidential Helpline

Anyone experiencing violence can call the 24-hour Confidential Helpline on 1800 200 526. When you call the Helpline you can have a confidential discussion with an experienced counsellor.

If you do not speak English well and you wish to speak to a counsellor, call the Translating and Interpreting Service 13 14 50 and ask them to contact the Helpline for you.

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State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Helplines



STATE

Domestic Violence

Sexual Assault

ACT

Domestic Violence Crisis Service
02 6280 0900

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre             
02 6247 2525

NSW

Domestic Violence Line
1800 656 463

NSW Rape Crisis Centre

VIC

Women’s Domestic Violence
Crisis Service
1800 015 188 or 03 9373 0123

Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
1800 806292

QLD

DV Connect Womensline
1800 811 811

Sexual Assault helpline
1800 010 120

TAS

Family Violence Referral Line
1800 633 937

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS)
03 6231 1817

SA

Domestic Violence Crisis Service
1300 782 200
24hr helpline (Interpreter 131450)
1800 800 098

Yarrow Place  
08 8226 8787

NT

24 Hour State wide
131114 (Lifeline)

Sexual Assault Referral Centre
08 8922 7156

WA

Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline
1800 007 339
Crisis Care Unit
1800 199 008

Sexual Assault Resource Centre
08 9340 1828
or country callers 1800 199-888

 

If you have any questions or queries about this website please contact us:

Email: women@facsia.gov.au
Website: www.ofw.facsia.gov.au

Postal Address:
Australian Government Office for Women
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Box 7576
Canberra Mail Centre ACT 2610

Phone: 1800 808 863

Fax : (02) 6212 9572, from outside Australia +61 2 6212 9572