Family and domestic violence

Understand family and domestic violence, how to help someone, get help and support, and find out how to stay safe.

Last updated: 19 September 2025

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In an emergency, or if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the police now on 000.

Women's Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 007 339

Men's Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 000 599

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 (for people aged 5-25)

Family and domestic violence helplines and support services

Information and support for Western Australians

Family and domestic violence doesn't have to be physical. Any behaviour that is violent, threatening, controlling, or aims to make you or your family feel afraid and unsafe can be considered family and domestic violence.

Find out what you need to know about family and domestic violence in Western Australia.

Understanding family and domestic violence

Find out the different types of abuse, how it impacts individuals and families and stand up against it.

Coercive control

Coercive control is family and domestic violence. Find out more.

My situation

Support and advice for the different types of situations that you or someone you know may be in.

Helplines and support services

A list of support services and helplines for those experiencing family and domestic violence.

Safety tools

Find out more about the tools and supports that can help you to be safe.

I want to help someone experiencing family and domestic violence

Ways you can support and assist someone experiencing family and domestic violence.

Help raise awareness

Find social media resources, posters, and translated information to help increase awareness about coercive control.

Promoting respectful relationships

Find out what healthy relationships look like.

Prevention of family and domestic violence

The Department of Communities is working to our vision of a Western Australia where all people live free from family and domestic violence (FDV).

Western Australia’s strategy to reduce family and domestic violence

Western Australia’s Strategy to Reduce Family and Domestic Violence 2020 – 2030 sets out a clear whole-of-government and community plan for reducing and responding to this issue over the next decade.

Path to Safety