Family and sexual violence support
Family violence can impact people from across the community and there are services available to assist you. ReGeN is not a direct service and we cannot provide direct assistance. We have a list of available services below for anyone experiencing family violence or supporting a loved one.
- If you are in immediate danger, please call 000.
- If you need an interpreter, you can phone the National Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50.
- If you are deaf or have hearing or speech impairment, please call the National Relay Service: TTY/Voice calls – 133 677 or Speak and Listen 1300 555 727.
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| Support Service | Contact | About |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 RESPECT | 1800 737 732 | National sexual assault, domestic, family violence counselling service |
| Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre | 1800 015 188 | Victoria’s family violence support service |
| Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) | 1800 806 292 | State-wide, after-hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault |
| Djirra | 1800 105 3030 | Djirra is a place where culture is shared and celebrated, and where practical support is available to all Aboriginal women and particularly to Aboriginal people who are currently experiencing family violence or have in the past. |
| QLife | 1800 184 527 | Counselling for LGBTIQ+ people, by LGBTIQ+ people |
| inTouch | 1800 755 988 | Multicultural centre against family violence |
| Men's Referral Service | 1300 766 491 | A national counselling, information and referral service for men who use family and domestic violence. If you are concerned about your behaviour, or about someone using violence, contact Men’s Referral Service. |