Information and Links
Remember if you are in immediate danger or crisis call the police on 000.

Please note that this is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all support and information services for Victoria and other states. For numbers of other local services, or for the administration phone numbers of the services listed, please follow the links from websites in each state listed below, refer to your local phone book or search www.serviceseeker.com.au.

ANNUAL REPORT 2008 / 2009

Click here to download the current Annual Report PDF


VICTORIAN SERVICES AND FV ORGANISATIONS

Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service of Victoria (24 hour crisis support)Crisis telephone support, information about options and developing a safety plan, referral to safe accommodation (refuge) for women experiencing abuse in their relationships. 24 hrs.
Ph. (03) 9322-3555, or country toll free : Ph. 1800 015 188
 

Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
Crisis support, counselling, information for people who have been sexually assaulted as adults or as children. There are Centres Against Sexual Assault across Victoria.
Ph. 1800 806 292 (24 hours) for immediate support and to find your local CASA. http://www.casa.org.au/

Immigrant Women’s Domestic Violence Service
For immigrant women who are victims of domestic violence. Mon-Fri 9-5. Ph. 9898 3145 Website: www.iwdvs.org.au
 “Suddenly I had some of the answers.  With information, knowledge and support, I started to regain control and could see a light at the end of the tunnel”

Women's Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE).
Melbourne Information, support and referral for women.
Phone service: 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri Ph. 1300-134-130. TTY: 13-36 77
Website: www.wire.org.au

The Victims of Crime Helpline 1800 819 817
www.justice.vic.gove.au/victimsofcrime

Gay and Lesbian Switchboard
Telephone counselling for lesbians and gay men, Available 6-10pm each day, 2-10 pm Wednesday. Ph. (03) 9663 2939 (Melbourne Metropolitan) 1800184 527 (country)
Website: www.vicnet.net.au/~glswitch/

Domestic Violence Resource Centre (Vic)
Resources, Information, Website and referral to local services and support groups. (Note: DVRC does not provide counselling but can refer to counselling services). Ph: (03) 9486-9866 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri. Email: dvrcv@dvrcv.org.au Website www.dvrcv.org.au

Victorian Women With Disabilities Network (VWDN) in partnership with Women’s Health Victoria, advocates on behalf of women with disabilities.
VWDN is co-located with Women’s Health Victoria contact: 9662-3755 9am- 5pm Monday to Friday.

Women's Legal Service Victoria
For women in Victoria who are in need of legal advice, information or referral, irrespective of income or assets.
Legal Advice Line: Ph. (03) 9642 0877 or 1800 133302 (Free call number for country callers).
 www.womenslegal.org.au
 
No to Violence - Men's Referral Service
The Men's Referral Service is an anonymous and confidential telephone service provided for men by men. It provides a central point of contact for men who are wanting to stop their violent or abusive behaviour towards their family members.Many women also call the Men's Referral Service seeking information and help for their male partner, husband, relative or friend.
9.00am to 9:00pm Monday to Friday. Ph. 9428 2899 or STD Freecall 1800 065 973
website: www.ntv.net.au  or  www.mrs.org.au

The Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria
(03) 9244 3333 Freecall 1800 105 303
www.fvpls.org

Domestic Violence Victoria
This is the peak body for women's domestic violence services in Victoria. (03) 9921 0828 http://www.dvvic.org.au

The Victorian Government
The Victorian Government launched the “Enough” campaign on 7 December 2008 to raise awareness of Victoria’s new family violence laws and encourage those who are experiencing family violence to seek help. www.familyviolence.vic.gov.au

Women’s Health Victoria
www.whv.org.au
(03) 9662 3755

Women’s Health In The North
www.whin.org.au
(03) 9484 1666

Women’s Health East
www.whe.org.au
(03) 9845 8000

Women’s Health West
www.whwest.org.au
(03) 9689 9588

Women’s Health in the South East
www.whise.org.au
(03) 9794 8677

Gippsland Women’s Health Service
www.gwhealth.asu.au
(03) 5143 1600
 
Women’s Health Goulburn NE
www.whealth.com.au
(03) 5722 3009

Women’s Health Grampians
www.whg.org.au

Women’s Health Loddon Mallee
www.whlm.org.au
1800 350 233 or (03) 5443 0233


NEW SOUTH WALES

Domestic Violence Line
24hr telephone support and referral . Ph. 1800 656 463 or TTY: 1800671442
Website: See www.community.nsw.gov.au/

Domestic Violence Advocacy Service
For women victims of domestic violence. Ph. 1800-810-784 (NSW only)
or (02) 9637-3741 (weekdays) Website: www.dvas.org.au

ACT

Domestic Violence Crisis Service
24hr telephone counselling, support, access to safe accommodation.
Ph. (02) 6280-0900. TTY: Ph. (02) 6247-0893 Website: www.dvcs.org.au

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Domestic Violence Counselling Service
Darwin, 9-5 Mon-Fri (08) 8945 6200

Alice Springs Women’s Shelter
(08) 8952 6075
www.asws.org.au

NPY Womens Council
1800 180 840

QUEENSLAND

DV Connect Womensline
Ph. 1800 811 811 or TTY: 1800 812-225 crisis counselling and safe refuge - 24 hours, 7 days a week. www.dvconnect.org

Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast QLD –
Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm, Wednesday 9am-1pm
Counselling: (07) 5532 9000
Administration: (07) 5591 4222
Website: www.domesticviolence.com.au

Domestic Violence Resource Centre
www.dvrc.org.au



SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Domestic Violence Helpline
Ph. 1800 800 098 (24 hours) . Counselling for victims of domestic violence and their concerned friends. Counselling for people who commit domestic violence. Website: on www.ucwesleyadelaide.org.au

Domestic Violence Crisis Service
Crisis counselling, support, referral to safe accommodation.
Ph. 1300 782 200 (24 hours). After hours Crisis Care ph. 131 611

 
TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service
Mon-Fri 9am-Midnight, weekends 4pm-midnight.
1800 608 122 (Statewide) or

Family Violence Response and Referral Line
1800 633 937.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Women's Council for Domestic & Family Violence Services WA
24 hour crisis Helpline: 1800 007 339
Website: www.womenscouncil.com.au
 
NATIONAL SERVICES AND ORGANISATIONS

LifeLine
Telephone counselling (general) Ph: 131 114. Website: www.lifeline.org.au

Translating and Interpreting Service
Phone to gain access to an interpreter in your own language (free) Ph: 131-450 Website: www.immi.gov.au/tis/

Relationships Australia
Support groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners. Ph. 1300-364-277 or Vic (03) 9261-8700. Website: www.relationships.com.au

Australian Domestic & Family Violence Clearinghouse
www.austdvclearinghouse.unsw.edu.au
 
Our Place
Internet community and peer support forum for those who have experienced family violence.


 
For confidential support & information call us on...
Your 24 hour a day, 7 days a week, State-wide Domestic/Family Violence Crisis Service. For intervention, support and advocacy.
General enquiries : (03) 9928 9600 or admin@wdvcs.org.au
If you are in immediate danger call...  Police on 000