If you're scared of them, call 000 or 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732.
Worried about violence at home?
If someone you love is drinking or using, and you feel unsafe, you deserve help. You can call any of these services.
1800RESPECT
Anyone affected by domestic, family or sexual violence, and people supporting them. National.
Hours: 24/7
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
Kids Helpline
Children and young people aged 5–25.
Hours: 24/7
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
Men's Referral Service (No to Violence)
For men worried about their own behaviour, and their family, friends and professionals.
Hours: 24 hours 7 days a week
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
Find your state's line
Tap your state or territory to see its line. The national lines above work everywhere.
Queensland: DVConnect Womensline
DVConnect Womensline
Anyone in Queensland experiencing domestic or family violence.
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
Queensland: DVConnect Mensline
DVConnect Mensline
Men in Queensland experiencing DFV, or wanting to change their own abusive behaviour.
Hours: 9am to midnight, 7 days (not 24/7)
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
Victoria: Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre
Anyone in Victoria experiencing family or domestic violence.
Hours: 24/7
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
New South Wales: NSW Domestic Violence Line
NSW Domestic Violence Line
Women experiencing domestic violence in NSW (calls answered by female caseworkers).
Hours: 24/7
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
South Australia: Domestic Violence Crisis Line
Domestic Violence Crisis Line
Women and children in SA experiencing domestic or family violence. Run by Women's Safety Services SA.
Hours: 24/7
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
Western Australia: Women's Domestic Violence Helpline
Women's Domestic Violence Helpline
Western Australians, including women with or without children, experiencing FDV (includes refuge referrals).
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
Western Australia: Men's Domestic Violence Helpline
Men's Domestic Violence Helpline
Men in WA concerned about their own violent or abusive behaviour, and male victims of FDV.
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
Tasmania: Family Violence Response and Referral Line (Safe at Home)
Family Violence Response and Referral Line (Safe at Home)
Anyone in Tasmania affected by family violence.
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
ACT: Domestic Violence Crisis Service
Domestic Violence Crisis Service
People in the ACT affected by domestic and family violence.
Hours: 24/7 crisis line
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
Northern Territory: Dawn House Inc. (Darwin)
Dawn House Inc. (Darwin)
Shelter, counselling and outreach for women and children in Greater Darwin experiencing DFV.
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
Northern Territory (whole territory)
The NT Government doesn't list a single 24/7 NT line. It lists 1800RESPECT, NT Police and 000, plus regional services. Under NT law, everyone must report domestic and family violence to police.
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
Legal questions
Questions about protection orders, custody or making someone get treatment need proper legal advice. We can't give legal steps. Please don't secretly track someone's phone, location or messages. It can break the law, it can be a form of abuse, and it usually damages trust. Talk to a counsellor or Family Drug Support about other ways to help.
Queensland: Legal Aid Queensland's Legal Information Line gives free legal information (Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm AEST, except public holidays).
Other states and territories: National Legal Aid links to all 8 state and territory Legal Aid commissions, with a Find legal help page.
For family and domestic violence, 1800RESPECT can help any time on 1800 737 732.
Young people can call Kids Helpline any time on 1800 55 1800.
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026
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