Support services
Support services
If you need immediate help
Emergency Services
If you feel unsafe or are at risk of harm now, phone 000. You can contact police regarding any sexual harassment, sexual assault or bullying.
24-hour crisis support
1800 Respect offers sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling, information and support services. This service is free and confidential. They are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 1800 737 732
Website: 1800RESPECT
Kids Helpline
Counselling service for those aged between 5 and 25 years old.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Website: Kids Helpline
The National Relay Service
Callers who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment can contact the National Relay Service (NRS) by calling 1800 555 677 or 1300 555 727 (speak and listen), then asking for the relevant support service.
Translating and Interpreting Service
Callers from a non-English speaking background can use the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) by calling 13 14 50.
Report to the police
If you have experienced any harm, risk of harm or threats to your safety, you can make a complaint or report to the police.
Bravehearts
You can contact Bravehearts for specialised support connected to sexual assault, no matter where you are in Australia. It operates during weekdays, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM AEST.
Phone: 1800 272 831
Website: Bravehearts
13YARN
National crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. They offer a confidential 1-on-1 yarning opportunity with a Lifeline trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24/7.
Phone: 139 276
Website: 13YARN
Beyond Blue
Qualified counsellors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, online chat or email.
Phone: 1300 224 636
Website: Beyond Blue
Full Stop Australia
National trauma counselling and recovery service for people of all ages and genders experiencing sexual, domestic and family violence. This service is free and confidential. Available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 1800 943 539
Website: Full Stop Australia
Headspace
Supports young people aged between 12 and 25 years of age.
Phone: 1800 650 890
Website: Headspace
No to Violence
A national counselling, information and referral service for men who use violence and abuse to change their behaviour. Available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 1300 766 491
Website: No to Violence
MensLine
Offers free confidential counselling and support for men.
Phone: 1300 789 978
Website: MensLine Australia
My Blue Sky
Provides free legal and migration support to people experiencing forced marriage and other forms of modern slavery in Australia.
Phone: 02 9514 8115
Website: My Blue Sky
Suicide Call Back Service
A free nationwide service providing phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide. Available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 1300 659 467
Website: Suicide Call Back Service
QLife
Provides Australia-wide LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues.
Phone: 1800 184 572
Website: Get Help
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline
For anyone from the LGBTIQA+ community whose life has been impacted by sexual domestic and/or family violence. This service is free and confidential. Available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 1800 497 212
Your doctor (GP)
Your doctor can refer you to supports and provide you with a mental health treatment plan, which lets you claim up to 10 individual and 10 group sessions on Medicare with a mental health professional each calendar year.
Website: Services Australia - Mental health care and Medicare.
1800ELDERHelp
A free phone line that connects callers seeking information and advice on elder abuse.
Phone: 1800 353 374
Working Women's Centre
Provides information, advocacy and advice to women facing workplace issues, including sexual harassment and discrimination (available in QLD, NT, SA only).
Website: Working Women's Centre
The Australian Unions Support Centre
Provides free and confidential assistance about workplace issues.
Phone: 1300 486 466
Website: Australian Unions
The Fair Work Commission
Can give you information about your workplace rights and issue a stop sexual harassment order.
Phone: 1300 799 675
Website: Fair Work Commission
Make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission
If you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you may be able to make a complaint to the Commission.
Workplace and online health and safety authorities
Safe Work Australia
Support and advice on workplace bullying
Website: Safe Work Australia - Bullying
Comcare
The national work health and safety, and workers’ compensation authority.
Phone: 1300 366 979
Website: Comcare - Psychosocial hazards
Fair Work Commission
Information and services that can assist with bullying at work if the incident is not covered by the national anti-bullying laws.
Phone: 1300 799 675
Website: Fair Work Commission - What to do if you’re bullied at work
Fair Work Ombudsman
Information about bullying and harassment in the workplace and where to seek help.
Website: Fair Work Ombudsman - Bullying in the workplace
Office of the eSafety Commissioner
Information on cyberbullying and online abuse.
Website: eSafety Commissioner - Cyberbullying
ReportCyber
Information about cybercrime including online image-based abuse, threats and intimidation.
Phone: 1300 292 371
Website: ReportCyber - Report a cybercrime, incident or vulnerability
