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As at 31 December 2022
55 women lost their lives due to domestic violence in 2022
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Our watch
Advocacy organisation set up to drive change in the culture, behaviours and power imbalances that lead to family and domestic violence. They have a range of comprehensive research papers that provide further details on the issue and impacts of family violence.
1800RESPECT
This is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Lifeline
Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14, or text 0477 13 11 14 at night (6pm-midnight AEDT). Someone will help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state or territory.
Financial Counselling Australia
Provides free resources and advice through a private financial counsellor. Call 1800 007 007 to speak to someone in your state.
Beyond blue
Information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.port to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
WWDA
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) represents women, girls, feminine identifying and non-binary people living with a disabilities across Australia.
Safe Steps
Has a 24/7 Crisis Helpline. They can help you with Safety Planning and how to leave. They can also connect you with crisis accomodation providers.
Uniting
They can provide family violence counselling, mental health services and multicultural support. They may be able to help you access the Escaping Violence Payment. Uniting operates throughout Victoria and are open from 9am to 5pm.
InTouch
Is a state-wide specialist family violence service that works with women from migrant and refugee backgrounds, their families and their communities in Victoria. They can provide case management to women, training, conduct research, and run community-based projects in order to address the issue of family violence in the community.
Family Dispute Resolution
Can help you reach agreement about your children and financial matters without going to court. The Fact Sheets can be downloaded in several languages.
Orange Door
The Orange Door is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children.
The Orange Door welcomes everyone, regardless of migration status. You can seek help or support if you are a migrant or a refugee or do not have permanent residency
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The court can provide you general information about Divorce, Parental Agreements and Financial Settlements.
Phone Applications
Daisy
Daisy is a free app that connects women around Australia to services providing support for the impacts of sexual assault and family and domestic violence. Family members and friends can also use the app to gather information and support women’s decision making.
Before downloading this app or sharing with anyone, please consider your safety. If a device is not private, it may not be safe to download or share.
The Orange Door welcomes everyone, regardless of migration status. You can seek help or support if you are a migrant or a refugee or do not have permanent residency
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