External contacts and services for those seeking help with Safe Places related issues.
Sexual Assault
1800Respect
National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
www.1800respect.org.au or 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Foundation
Information and support for anyone who is affected by complex trauma (violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation).
www.blueknot.org.au or 1300 657 380
Laurel House (Tas)
Sexual assault support service that operates across the North, North-East and North-West Tasmania. 24/7 support hotline, free counselling, training and education.
www.laurelhouse.org.au or 1800 697 877
Living Well
Information and support for men who experienced sexual assault.
www.livingwell.org.au or 1300 114 397
SAMSN
Survivors And Mates Support Network for male survivors of child sexual abuse and their supporters.
www.samsn.org.au or 1800 472 676
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (Vic)
A state-wide, after-hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.
www.sacl.com.au or 1800 806 292
Sexual Assault Support Services (Tas)
Free and confidential support service for southern Tasmanian people of all ages who have been affected by any form of sexual violence.
www.sass.org.au or 1800 697 877
Mental Health
13YARN
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line funded by the Australian Government with the support of Lifeline and developed in collaboration with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia. It is run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
www.13yarn.org.au or 13 92 76
Access Mental Health Helpline (Tas)
A mental health support, triage, and referral phone line delivered by the Department of Health, Tasmania in partnership with Lifeline Tasmania.
1800 332 388
Beyond Blue
Information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia.
www.beyondblue.org.au or 1300 22 4636
Headspace
National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services for young people aged between 12 and 25 years old.
www.headspace.org.au
Kids Help Line
A counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 years old.
www.kidshelpline.com.au or 1800 55 1800
Lifeline
24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
www.lifeline.org.au or 13 11 14
MensLine Australia
A free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.
www.mensline.org.au or 1300 78 99 78
Suicide Call Back Service
A free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au or 1300 659 467
SuicideLine (Vic)
24/7 telehealth service that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Victoria.
www.suicideline.org.au or 1300 651 251
Family Domestic Violence
1800Respect
National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
www.1800respect.org.au or 1800 737 732
Djirra
Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation providing support to Aboriginal people who are or have experienced family violence.
www.djirra.org.au or 1800 105 303
inTouch
Support, services, and programs for migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence
www.intouch.org.au or 1800 755 988
MensLine Australia
A free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.
www.mensline.org.au or 1300 78 99 78
No To Violence – Men’s Referral Service
Advice for men about family violence, including telephone counselling, information and referral service.
www.ntv.org.au or 1300 766 491
The Orange Door
Network of family violence support services for all people. Search by suburb or postcode to find a service near you.
www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au
Elder Abuse
Seniors Rights Victoria
Free helpline, legal, advocacy and referral service specialising in elder abuse.
www.seniorsrights.org.au or call 1300 368 821
Tasmanian Elder Abuse Helpline
Free helpline, legal, advocacy and referral service specialising in elder abuse.
www.advocacytasmania.org.au or call 1800 441 169
Aged Care Complaints Scheme
For concerns regarding people receiving aged care services.
www.agedcarecomplaints.gov.au or call 1800 550 552
Carers Australia
Providing a range of information and supports to carers, such as NDIS, Aged Care and advanced care planning.
www.carersaustralia.com.au or 1800 422 737
Office of the Public Advocate (Vic)
Advice Service provides information and assistance
www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au or 1300 309 337