A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Call: 13 11 14, chat online, or text 0477 13 11 14.
NSW Health's 24/7 statewide phone service which links people with NSW Health mental health services. It is staffed by trained mental health professionals who can offer mental health advice.
Call 1800 011 511
Beyond Blue is a national mental health organisation which provides resources for recovery, management, and resilience. The Beyond Blue Support Service is also available 24/7 for brief, free, and confidential counselling.
Call: 1300 22 4636.
Domestic Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service (DFVSAS) is a free confidential counselling service. The team are skilled social workers and psychologists, who help people who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect.
Call: 1300 356 218
WLS NSW is a community legal centre providing women across NSW with a range of free legal services. They provide specialist legal services relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, family law, discrimination, victims support, child protection, human rights, and access to justice.
Call 8745 6988 for the Women’s Legal Advice Line, 8745 6999 for the Domestic Violence Line, and 8745 6977 for the First Nations Women’s Legal Contact Line.
The Aboriginal Legal Service deliver free, culturally appropriate legal advice, representation, information and referrals for thousands of people each year, alongside critical community services.
Call: 1800 765 767
Legal Aid NSW is a state-wide independent government agency that helps people in NSW with their legal problems. Their lawyers provide legal advice and representation at court to people who are eligible. Eligibility depends on the kind of legal issue you have, and your circumstances. Legal Aid NSW Early Intervention Unit
Call: 1800 551 589
FASS combines free legal advice and support at court for people affected by domestic and family violence.
If you are worried about your safety at court or about going to court please talk to your local FASS before your court date.
Call: 1800 113 277
Link2home is the 24/7 state-wide homelessness telephone service.
Call: 1800 152 152 for information, assessment.
Wollongong Homeless Hub supports people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. They provide a wide variety of front-line information, support, advice, and referral services. There are various programs including free breakfast, shower and laundry, work readiness, and social inclusion.
Call: (02) 4228 0955
SAHSSI is a not-for-profit Specialist Homelessness Service covering the Illawarra and Shoalhaven supporting helping vulnerable women and families. They assist with crisis accommodation through their women’s refuges, transitional housing, case management, and case coordination.
Call: (02) 4229 8523
The NSW Domestic Violence Line provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic and family violence. They can assist with accessing a variety of other supports including hospital care, counselling, family support, safety planning, emergency accommodation, and transport.
Call 1800 656 463 for assistance available 24/7.
IWDVCAS is a locally based, independent service for women and children seeking help and information about how to get protection from the court from domestic and family violence. They offer practical support, information, warm referrals, and advocacy. Court support for women who require the protection of an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) is also available.
Call: (02) 4229 4604
Domestic Violence NSW is an independent, non-government, peak organisation that provides a representative and advocacy function for specialist domestic and family violence services in New South Wales.
Call: 02 9698 9777
1800RESPECT is a national service supporting people impacted by domestic, family, or sexual violence. It is available 24/7 by calling 1800 737 732 or through online chat. It provides confidential information, counselling, support, and connection to other services.
ICADV is an interagency partnership including both government and non-government services. This booklet provides comprehensive information on domestic and family violence as well as support services available in the local area.
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The Illawarra Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre is situated on the land of the Dharawal Nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and we pay our respects to Elders past and present for they hold the memories, traditions and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia. This land is, was, and always will be traditional Aboriginal land. We acknowledge that we work in the context of generations of resilient, strengths-based, holistic resistance to violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We commit to actively supporting and promoting the voices of Aboriginal people and organisations in our work. We fully support the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
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