Family violence emergency
If you are in immediate danger, have been threatened, or are fearful for yourself, a child or family member, call 000 emergency or police.
Family violence help in Victoria
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre: 1800 015 188
24/7 phone support to help you explore options, develop a safety plan and link you to crisis support.
Family violence support Australia-wide
Call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) 24-hour, national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support
Call 13YARN (13 92 76) for 24/7 free and confidential service
Homelessness: emergency accommodation
If you need emergency accommodation you can call 1800 825 955 to speak with a housing and support worker. The service is available 24 hours a day.
Men’s Help Line
Call 13000 78 99 78 to access counselling to help with emotional, family and relationship issues.
Getting a family violence intervention order
See resources in English, Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese
Read MoreFree legal help
Victoria Legal Aid gives free legal advice with problems such as fines, debt, child protection and victim of crime support.
Read MoreOther sources of family violence support
Other ways to get non-urgent family violence support.
Read MoreFamily violence: in community languages
Translated information on family violence and how to get help
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