Good to Know: Contact Numbers, Support Services and Digital Apps
If you or someone you care about is facing domestic, family, or sexual violence, it’s reassuring to know there are plenty of excellent support services.
We’ve put together a simple list of resources that won’t overwhelm you, so you can find what you need whenever you’re ready. Whether you want to have a deep conversation or talk a little, these services are here to listen and support you at your own pace. And if you’re looking to learn more about available options, don’t hesitate to reach out—remember, you’re not alone, and taking that step to ask for help is truly brave!
Remember, in an emergency, call 000.
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DV Connect
24/7
1800 811 811 | Domestic and family violence help in Queensland
Crisis Support & Accommodation
Sexual Assault Helpline7.30 am – 11.30 pm 7 days
1800 010 120
The Sexual Assault Helpline is a free helpline for any person in Queensland who has experienced sexual assault or abuse.
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Fullstop Australia
24/7
1800 385 578 | Homepage | Full Stop Australia
Free, confidential, trauma specialist counselling to people of all genders who have been subject to sexual, domestic and family violence, as well as their friends, colleagues and family members.
1800Respect
1800 385 578 / text 0458 737 732 / website for online chat or video call
National Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling service.
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline
1800 497 212 | Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline
Australian support for anyone who is from LGBTQ+ communities who has recently or in the past experienced sexual, domestic or family violence.
13YARN
24/7
139 276 | 13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Call to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. No shame, no judgement, a safe place to yarn.
Qlife
3 pm to midnight every day
1800 184 527 | QLife - Support and Referrals
Anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
MensLine Australia
24/7
1300 78 99 78 | Free help, referrals & counselling for men: MensLine Australia
Free phone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, relationships, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), stress, and suicidal thoughts.
Lifeline
24/7
131 114 | Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
Suicide Callback Service
24/7 and online services
1300 659 467 | Mental health counselling | Suicide Call Back Service
Suicide Call Back Service offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support to people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, or bereaved by suicide.
Kidshelp Line – for people 25 years or under
24/7 and webchat
1800 55 1800 | Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800
A free Australian telephone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5 and 25.
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Hey, before you download any safety apps, think about these things: -
Just a few things to keep in mind!
Everyone's situation is different, so think about whether a digital app is right for you.
Think about whether you need to; do you know how to uninstall a digital app quickly?
Daisy Digital App
Free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Daisy is a handy app that connects you to various support services across Australia.
You can easily find phone numbers and websites for these services right inside the app, and the best part is that your searches stay private and won’t appear in your browser history.
Sunny Digital App
Free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Sunny is a supportive app for people living with disabilities who have faced violence and abuse. It helps share your story, make sense of what you’ve been through, learn about your rights, and find the help you need.
It was developed in collaboration with 1800RESPECT and Women With Disabilities Australia.
Arc Digital App
www.arc-app.org.au
Arc is a handy app for anyone looking to track and document abusive behaviour.
It lets you record your experiences and share your story by uploading photos, videos, audio, and diary entries about what happened, when it happened, and how it made you feel.
Safe and Equal created this app and can be used throughout Australia.
MyAus Digital App
Free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
A great resource that provides information on family, domestic, and sexual violence in 20 community languages.
It includes helpful animated and written content about family safety and healthy relationships, specifically targeting migrant and refugee communities.
Created by Migration Council Australia, this app can be used anywhere in Australia.
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If you’re curious to learn more, check out the links below. Together, we can break the silence and build a safer community for everyone. So go ahead—dive in and empower yourself with knowledge! We're glad you're here.
IONV – Institute of Non Violence
IoNV – Institute of non-violence
Queensland Centre for Domestic Violence Research
QCDFVR | Queensland Centre for Domestic & Family Violence Research
Immigrant Women’s Support Services
Welcome - Immigrant Women's Support Services
LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation
Home LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation | LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation-
Queensland Council for LGBTI Health
Queensland Council for LGBTI Health
Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety Limited
Queensland Elder Abuse Prevention Unit
Promoting the right of older people to live free from abuse | Elder Abuse Prevention Unit
Respect Inc.
Respect QLD | Support for Queensland sex workers
Teach Us Consent
https://www.teachusconsent.com/
Human Rights Commission Australia
Home | Australian Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission QLD
QHRC: Queensland Human Rights Commission
eSafety Commission
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