List of Support Services
Sex Discrimination
Support services
If you feel unsafe now, phone 000.
You can contact police regarding any sexual harassment, sexual assault or bullying that involves criminal conduct.
If you are participating in the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces and at any stage become distressed or require additional support from someone not involved in the Review, please call the Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplace telephone support line on 1800 274 778.
If you have experienced harassment, or are being bullied for discriminatory reasons, you may be able to make a complaint to the Commission.
Click on the links to find state and territory support services:
National
Sexual assault support services:
If you have experienced sexual assault and feel you would like to make a complaint or report to the police, click here for the relevant state and territory police contacts.
If you have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment and feel you would like to speak to someone for support or information, 1800RESPECT (Phone: 1800 737 732) can provide counselling 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bravehearts
Ph: 1800 272 831
Website: www.bravehearts.org.au
Mental health support services:
Lifeline
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
Ph: 13 11 14
Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
beyondblue
Mental health support.
Ph: 1300 224 636
Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Headspace
Supports young people aged between 12 and 25 years of age.
Ph: 1800 650890
Website: https://headspace.org.au/
Kid's Helpline
Counselling service for those aged between 5 and 25 years of age.
Ph: 1800 55 1800
Website: https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Suicide Call Back Service
Ph: 1300 659 467
Website: https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Support services and information for bullying victims:
Fair Work Commission
Information and services that can assist with bullying at work if incident is not covered by the national anti-bullying laws.
Ph: 1300 799 675
Website: https://www.fwc.gov.au/disputes-at-work/anti-bullying/where-to-get-help-about-bullying
Fair Work Ombudsman
Information about bullying and harassment in the workplace and where to seek help.
Website: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employee-entitlements/bullying-and-harassment
Office of the eSafety Commissioner
Information regarding cyberbullying and online abuse.
Website: https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/cyberbullying
ReportCyber
Information about cybercrime including online image-based abuse, threats and intimidation.
Ph: 1300 292 371
Website: https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/report
Workplace health and safety authorities:
Safe Work Australia
Support and advice on workplace bullying.
Website: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/bullying
Comcare
The national work health and safety, and workers’ compensation authority.
Ph:1300 366 979
Website: https://www.comcare.gov.au/safe-healthy-work/prevent-harm/psychosocial-hazards
Parliamentary Support:
NewAcess workplaces
An evidence-based mental health coaching service available to all MOP(S) Act employees.
Ph: 1300 907 814
Website: https://maps.finance.gov.au/work-health-and-safety/newaccess-workplaces-mental-health-coaching
Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplace support line
Ph: 1800 274 778
ACT
Sexual assault support services:
Canberra Sexual Health Centre
Ph: (02) 6244 2184
Website: www.health.act.gov.au/sexualhealth
Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (SAMSSA)
Ph: (02) 6287 3935
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre
Crisis Line: (02) 6247 2525
Ph: (02) 6247 8071
Fax: (02) 6247 2536
Email: crcc@rapecrisis.org.au
Website: www.crcc.org.au
Workplace health and safety authority:
For advice and support.
WorkSafe ACT
Ph:13 22 81
Email: worksafe@act.gov.au
Website: https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health-and-safety-portal/notify-worksafe/work-related-bullying
New South Wales
Sexual assault support services:
NSW Rape Crisis Centre
Ph: (02) 9819 6565 or 1800 424 017 (outside Sydney)
Website: www.nswrapecrisis.com.au
Domestic Violence Line
Department of Community Services
Ph: 1800 656 463 (24 hours)
Workplace health and safety authority:
For advice and support.
SafeWork NSW
Ph: 13 10 50
Website: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/bullying/workplace-bullying
Northern Territory
Sexual assault support services:
Sexual Assault Referral Services (SARC)
Alice Springs Ph: (08) 8955 4500
Alice Springs Ph(after hours): 0401 114 181
Darwin Ph: (08) 8922 6472
Katherine PH: (08) 8973 8524
Tennant Creek Ph: (08) 8962 4361
Website: www.health.nt.gov.au/Sexual_Assault_Services
Workplace health and safety authority:
For advice and support.
NT WorkSafe
Ph: 1800 250713
Email: ntworksafe@nt.gov.au
Website: https://worksafe.nt.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/workplace-mental-health/bullying-and-harassment
Queensland
Sexual assault support services:
Brisbane Rape & Incest Survivors Support Centre
Ph: (07) 3391 0004
Website: www.brissc.org.au
Bravehearts
Ph: (07) 5552 3000
Fax: (07) 5552 3088
Website: www.bravehearts.org.au
Sexual Assault Help Line
Ph: 1800 010 120
Website: www.health.qld.gov.au/sexualassault
Workplace health and safety authority:
For advice and support.
WorkSafe QLD
Ph: 1300 362 128
Website: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/mental-health/Psychosocial-hazards-and-factors/bullying
South Australia
Sexual assault support services:
Yarrow Place Rape & Sexual Assault Service
Free call 1800 817 421
Ph: (08) 8226 8777
After hours and emergency: Ph: (08) 8226 8787
Website: www.yarrowplace.sa.gov.au
Workplace health and safety authority:
For advice and support.
SafeWork SA
Ph: 1300 365 255
Email: help.safework@sa.gov.au
Website: https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/workers/health-and-wellbeing/bullying-and-inappropriate-behaviours
Tasmania
Sexual assault support services:
Laurel House
Ph: (24/7): 1800 697 877
Website: www.laurelhouse.org.au
Workplace health and safety authority:
For advice and support.
WorkSafe Tasmania
Ph: 1300 366 322
Email: wstinfo@justice.tas.gov.au
Website: https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/Health-and-Safety/health-and-wellbeing/wellbeing-a-z/bullying
Victoria
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Crisis Line: 1800 806 292 (free call)
Administration: (03) 9344 2725 / (03) 9344 2744
Fax: (03) 9344 2726
Email: ahcasa@thewomens.org.au
Website: www.sacl.com.au
CASA Forum
Lists Victorian Centres Against Sexual Assault
Website: www.casa.org.au
Workplace health and safety authority:
For advice and support.
WorkSafe Victoria
Ph: 1800 136 089
Website: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/bullying-workplace
Western Australia
Sexual assault support services:
Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC)
Crisis 24 hour (08) 6458 1828
Country areas (free call) 1800 199 888
Ph: (08) 6458 1820 (office)
Fax: (08) 9381 5426
Website: http://www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/Our-services/Statewide-Services/SARC
Waratah Support Centre (Bunbury)
Phone: (08) 9791 2884
Free call: 1800 737 732
Fax: (08) 9721 3102
Website: http://www.waratah.asn.au
Workplace health and safety authority:
For advice and support.
WorkSafe WA
Ph: 1300 307 877
Website: https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/bullying
Page updated 3 June 2021
