For emergency situations that require
immediate and urgent assistance call 000.
Lifeline
13 11 14
www.menslineaus.org.au
This unique service is an initiative of the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services and is part of the department?s Men and Family Relationships initiative, launched by the Prime Minister in 1997. The initiative offers a range of services and programs to support men in managing family and relationship difficulties.
www.connectingcare.com.au
Connectingcare - Health and Community Services Directory
This site provides links and a referral mechanism to health and community services within different municipalities around Victoria.
www.campconnect.org.au
Camp Connect is for ALL fathers, whether you are married, separated, single, divorced, repartnered, stepfather or a godfather. You may be an uncle or just someone who finds themselves with a special child in your life ... it doesn't matter. The only thing that does matter is that you want to make a long-term positive difference to the child[ren] in your life!
www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au
Go for your life is a Victorian Government imitative which aims to increase levels of physical activity and healthy eating and promote stronger communities.
www.switchboard.org.au
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard Victoria
Telephone-based counselling, information and referral service, based in Melbourne, Australia
(03) 9827 8544
www.infoxchange.net.au
Infoxchange Australia's mission is to create social equality and opportunity by empowering people through access to information technology and enabling the exchange of information and ideas.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Domestic Violence - Services For Women
Every woman and child has the right to be safe. Violence is a crime.
There is a range of services available in Victoria that can help women make changes and choices for the future.
STATE AND TERRITORY CRISIS AND SERVICE NUMBERS
ACT
Domestic Violence 6280 0900
Sexual Assault 6247 2525
Mensline Australia 1300 78 99 78
NSW
Domestic Violence (DoCS) 1800 656 463
Sexual Assault (Syd) 9819 6565
Sexual Assault (Rural) 1800 424 017
Mensline Australia 1300 78 99 78
Northern Territory
Domestic Violence 1800 019 116
Sexual Assault (Darwin) 8922 7156
Sexual Assault (Alice Springs) 8951 5880
Mensline Australia 1300 78 99 78
Queensland
Domestic Violence 1800 811 811
Sexual Assault 1800 010 120
Mensline Australia 1300 78 99 78
South Australia
Domestic Violence 1800 800 098
Sexual Assault 1800 817 421
Mensline Australia 1300 78 99 78
Tasmania
Domestic Violence 1800 633 937
Sexual Assault (Southern) 6231 1811
Sexual Assault (Northern) 6334 2740
Sexual Assault (Nth West) 6431 9711
Mensline Australia 1300 78 99 78
MORE INFORMATION
Translating & Interpreting Service
Interpreters in a ranges of languages.
131 450 or country callers 1800 112 477 (24hr)
Women's Information & Referral Exchange (WIRE)
Telephone counselling and information to women, referral to local counsellors and services.
1300 134 130 toll free
TTY: (03) 9654 5124 - Mon-Fri 9am-7pm
Women's Legal Service
Telephone legal advice and referral.
(03) 9642 0343, freecall 1800 133 302
Federation of Community Legal Centres
Will refer you to your local centre for free legal advice.
(03) 9602 4949
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Legal assistance for Aboriginal people.
(03) 9419 3888 (24hr), country callers can reverse charge
Victims Referral & Assistance Service
Access to counselling and information about legal and financial assistance.
(03) 9603 9797 or freecall 1800 819 817
Kid's Help Line
24 hour telephone support for children and young people.
Freecall 1800 55 1800
Men's
Referral Service
Information and referral for men wo want to change their abusive behaviour.
(03) 9428 2899 or freecall 1800 065 973 - Mon-Fri 12noon - 9pm
Court Network
Information and support before, during and after court.
(03) 9603 7433 (24hr), freecall 1800 681 614
Confidential Helpline
1800 200 526
For emergency situations that require
immediate and urgent assistance call 000.
Callers who are deaf or have a hearing impairment can call through the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and quote 1800 200 526.
