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Family and domestic violence impacts people from all walks of life, and in different situations. You may be worried about your own safety, the safety of another person, or worried about your own behaviours towards a partner or family member. Find support and advice for your situation.
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To find services or supports you are comfortable with, please visit the helplines and support services page – use a friend’s phone if you think yours is being monitored.
 

Family and domestic violence affects families, partners, and children across our communities. It is not always physical, and the signs of family and domestic violence can be hard to recognise. 

You might want to learn more, and understand how to get help. You might be worried about your own behaviour, or a mate's behaviour. You may be ready to leave or speak up and need support to do it safely. Or, you may be unsure if what you're going through is family and domestic violence - and that's okay. Find support and advice for the situation you are in below.

I am experiencing family and domestic violence

If you're experiencing family and domestic violence, you are not alone. FDV support services are available to help you at your own pace.

I want to help someone experiencing family and domestic violence

Ways you can assist someone facing family and domestic violence. Your support can make a difference.

I'm a child or young person experiencing family and domestic violence

If you're a child or young person feeling unsafe at home, know that support is available whenever you need it.

I'm worried about my own behaviour

Support is available for people who use violence to help change their abusive behaviour.

I'm Aboriginal and experiencing family violence

Find out how to get help and support if you or anyone else needs it. Speaking up takes courage and everyone has the right to be safe.

I'm from another culture, migrant or refugee background and experiencing family violence

Family violence is never okay. Find out what you can do and what services are available.

I'm LGBTIQA+ and experiencing family and domestic violence

Family and domestic violence can impact any relationship, regardless of identity.

I'm a person with disability experiencing family and domestic violence

There are dedicated services and resources for people with disability.

I'm worried about a child or young person

What you do if you're worried a child or young person is unsafe.

I'm an older person experiencing family and domestic violence

Find out more about elder abuse and mistreatment of older people, including where to go for help and support.

I'm a man experiencing family and domestic violence

Men can also experience family and domestic violence. It's important to know you're not alone and that help is available.

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