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Domestic & Family Violence

1800RESPECT

National sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line. 24/7, free, confidential.

24 hours, 7 days

Safe Steps

Victoria's 24/7 family violence response centre. Crisis support, safety planning, referrals.

24 hours, 7 days

Daisy App

Connects you to local domestic violence services quickly and discreetly. Download from your app store.

Always available
Available as an app

Legal Help

National Legal Aid

Free or low-cost legal advice for eligible clients. Family law, civil matters, criminal law.

Business hours

Women's Legal Services

Free legal advice for women on family law, domestic violence, and related matters.

Business hours

Family Relationship Advice Line

Information and advice about family law issues, including separation, children, and property.

Mon to Fri 8am to 8pm, Sat 10am to 4pm

Mental Health & Crisis

Lifeline

URGENT

Crisis support and suicide prevention. If you're in distress or worried about someone.

24 hours, 7 days

Beyond Blue

Support for anxiety, depression, and suicide. Online chat also available.

24 hours, 7 days

PANDA

Perinatal anxiety and depression support for parents during and after pregnancy.

Mon to Sat 9am to 7:30pm

Financial Support

National Debt Helpline

Free financial counselling for people in financial difficulty. Confidential and non-judgmental.

Mon to Fri 9:30am to 4:30pm

Centrelink Families

Payments and support for single parents, parenting payment, child care subsidy, family tax benefit.

Mon to Fri 8am to 8pm

Good Shepherd

Microfinance, financial inclusion, and specialist support for women experiencing financial hardship.

Business hours