Need To Know
Emergency help or support
This website discusses domestic and family violence and coercive control.
Call Triple Zero (000) and ask for Police if you are in a dangerous or life-threatening situation.
If you don't want to speak to the police you can also call DV Connect on 1800 811 811 or 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Find other support options
Online safety
Your safety online is important! Here's some tips to stay safe online.
- Use private/incognito browser
- Regularly clear your browsing history.
- Don’t let your browser auto-save your passwords.
- Consider using a computer or device that doesn't have shared access.
- Use the close this site button if you need to leave quickly.
Domestic and family violence
Learn more about domestic and family violence, recognising harmful behaviours and how to get get help and support.
Coercive control
Learn how to recognise the patterns of coercive control, identify healthy and harmful behaviours, understand the changes to the law, and find help and support.
Help and support options
Find out how to get help and support over the phone, online, or in person if you are affected by domestic and family violence.
Staying safe while affected by domestic and family violence
Support options and information to help you stay safe, recognise harmful behaviours and start your recovery and healing journey.
Helping someone affected by domestic and family violence
Practical information and tools for community members and bystanders wanting to help someone experiencing domestic and family violence.
Healthy and harmful relationships
It's important to understand the difference between respectful and harmful behaviours. Learn the signs of healthy versus harmful relationships.