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
What is coercive control?
Information about the patterns of coercive control, how it can be experienced, and what help and support options are available.
Spot the signs of coercive control
Information to help you spot the signs of coercive control or harmful behaviours in your relationship, and how to get help or support when you're ready to ask.
Coercive control laws
From 26 May 2025, coercive control is a criminal offence in Queensland. Learn more about the changes to Queensland’s coercive control laws, how they will affect you.
Talking to someone who may be experiencing domestic or family violence
How to start a conversation to support someone experiencing domestic or family violence.
Signs of a healthy and safe relationship
Information to help you find out if you are in a healthy or harmful relationship.
Access help and support
Access support over the phone, online, or in person if you are experiencing domestic or family violence.
Coercive control community education resources
Access a range of community education resources about coercive control and Domestic and Family Violence (DFV).
Domestic and family violence and coercive control training modules
View and complete foundational online training modules on coercive control and legislative change for the coercive control offence.