Statewide, after-hours services

Safe Steps

1800 015 188
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

  • for women and children who are victims of family violence
  • web chat support service Monday to Friday 9am until midnight

Victims of Crime Helpline

1800 819 817 or text 0427 767 891
(8am to 11pm, 7 days a week)

  • for adult male victims of family violence and victims of violent crime

Child Protection

13 12 78
(5pm to 9am Monday to Friday, 24 hours on weekends and public holidays)

  • for children and young people whose safety is at risk

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

1800 806 292
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

  • for victims of sexual assault

Men’s Referral Service

1300 766 491
(8am to 9pm Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday)

  • for people at risk of using family violence
  • free, confidential, expert support for men and their family and friends

Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

  • a free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5 and 25

Rainbow Door

1800 729 367 or text 0480 017 246
(10am to 5pm, 7 days a week)

  • specialist advice to LGBTIQ+ people and their friends and families.

MensLine Australia

1300 78 99 78
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

  • is a telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns

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