Help if you’re experiencing family and domestic violence

Reporting family and domestic violence

You can get 24 hour support from 1800RESPECT. You can call them on 1800 737 732 or use their online chat. 

Call 000 if family and domestic violence is happening now or if you’re in immediate danger.

If you’re not in immediate danger and you need help or advice, you can call the police on the non-emergency phone line 131 444.

You can also visit your local police station to speak to a police officer or the Domestic Violence Liaison Officer.

Getting support

There are resources and support services that can help. Some of these links will take you away from myGov.

Help with your immediate needs

There’s help available if you need food, housing, money or legal advice.

Information in your language

Get information and help from 1800RESPECT in your language.