Helpline Directory | Escabags | Support for Domestic Violence Survivors

In an emergency please call 000
1800 Respect – 1800 737 732 – 24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line.
Lifeline – 13 11 14 – Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call Lifeline.
Australia Aboriginal Domestic Violence – 1800 019 123 – Victims Services has a dedicated contact line for Aboriginal victims of crime.
Sikh Helpline Australia – 0401 401 040 – Australia-wide confidential support for those in the Sikh community.
Translating & Interpreting Service – 131 450 – Free access to a telephone or on-site interpreter in your own language.
Disability and Neglect Hotline – 1800 880 052 – Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability.
QLife – 1800 184 527 – QLife is Australia’s first nationally-orientated counselling and referral service for LGBTI people.
Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 – Free private and confidential telephone and online counselling service for young people aged 5-25.

Call 111 if in immediate danger.
www.gotv.nz – Family Violence Info Line: 0800 456 450
Women’s Refuge – 0800 733 843 – 24/7 help for women and children.
Safe To Talk – 0800 044 334 – Confidential help for people who have experienced sexual harm.
Shine – 0508 744 633 – Making homes violence free.
Need To Talk? – 1737 – Call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor for support with grief, anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing.

Safe Ireland – 0906 479 078 – A network of organisations who support women experiencing domestic violence.