Essential National Resources (24/7)
1800RESPECT (1800respect.org.au): The national frontline service for counselling, information, and support for people impacted by domestic, family, or sexual violence.
Lifeline Australia (lifeline.org.au): 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
13YARN (13yarn.org.au): A national crisis support line for First Nations people offering a culturally safe space.
Men’s Referral Service (ntv.org.au): A service for men looking to change their behaviour, operated by No to Violence.
eSafety Commissioner (esafety.gov.au/key-topics/domestic-family-violence): Offers an online safety checklist and resources on technology-facilitated abuse.
Essential Digital Tools & Apps
Daisy App (1800respect.org.au/daisy): A free, safe app developed by 1800RESPECT that connects people to local services (legal, housing) and protects user privacy.
Sunny App (1800respect.org.au/sunny): A safety app designed for women with disabilities experiencing violence.
Ask Izzy (askizzy.org.au): A web-based tool to find nearby housing, food, and emergency support
Specialized Support Websites
Full Stop Australia (fullstop.org.au): Specialised counselling for trauma, domestic, and sexual violence.
Family Violence Law Help (familyviolencelawhelp.org.au): Legal information for people affected by family violence.
WESNET (wesnet.org.au): The Women’s Services Network, focusing on women’s safety and technology safety.
Say It Out Loud (sayitoutloud.org.au): Specialized resources for LGBTIQ+ people affected by family violence.
Blue Knot Foundation (blueknot.org.au): Support for those affected by complex trauma
State & Territory Crisis Services
NSW: NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 656 463).
QLD: DVConnect Womensline & Mensline (1800 811 811).
VIC: Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre (safesteps.org.au).
WA: Women's Domestic Violence Helpline (1800 007 339).
ACT: Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) (dvcs.org.au).
NT: Dawn House (dawnhouse.org.au).
TAS: Safe at Home Family Violence Response (safeathome.tas.gov.au)