We’ve compiled a list of organisations you can contact if you want help for yourself or support for a family member or friend.
LIFELINE
24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
- 13 11 14
13 11 14
1800 RESPECT
24/7 telephone and online crisis counselling, information and referral for anyone in Australia who has experienced or been impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence. Staffed by trauma specialist counsellors.
- 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
BLUE KNOT FOUNDATION
National professional phone counselling, information and support for adult survivors of child abuse with referral database of experienced professionals and agencies. Provides workshops for survivors, family members, partners and friends. Professional development for health professionals is also available.
- 1300 657 380 (9am-5pm AEST/AEDT 7 days)
- government funded
1300 657 380 (9am-5pm AEST/AEDT 7 days)
government funded
BRAVEHEARTS
Specialist case management, counselling and telephone counselling for child and adult survivors, non-offending family members and friends. Services include counselling, support engaging with the Royal Commission, preparation of written statements, attending private sessions and public hearings.
- 1800 272 831 (8am – 8pm AEST/AEDT, weekdays)
- government funded
1800 272 831 (8am – 8pm AEST/AEDT, weekdays)
government funded
CHILD WISE
Trauma informed telephone and online counselling for childhood abuse. Training and organisational capacity building on child abuse prevention.
- 1800 991 099
- government funded
1800 991 099
government funded