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Ask Izzy: Find the help you need, now and nearby

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Ask Izzy is a mobile website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, health and wellbeing services, family violence support, counselling and much more.

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Link2home is the NSW statewide homelessness information and referral telephone service. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.

Link2home can provide information, assessments and referrals to homelessness support and accommodation services in NSW everyday from 9am to 10pm.

Link2home can help you with:

information about local services

an assessment to determine what kind of help you need (see how Homes NSW uses your personal information)

a referral to an appropriate specialist homelessness service (SHS), support services, temporary accommodation and/or other services.

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If you’re homeless or at risk of losing your home

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Learn more about housing and homelessness services, and how to find a shelter, food or other assistance.

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If you have experienced family and domestic violence, you may be able to access a crisis payment through Centrelink.

Importantly, you must contact Centrelink within 7 days of your living arrangement changing. You can read the full eligibility requirements here: crisis payments

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Crisis Payment for extreme circumstances family and domestic violence

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You may be able to get Crisis Payment if you've experienced a family or domestic violence incident.

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LGBTQIA+ specific domestic violence assistance.

Learn about different types of abuse

Find local services and supports in your area: Find a Service – Say It Out Loud

Learn about getting different types of help, safety planning, protecting your IT and social media, and what legal options you have: Getting Help – Say It Out Loud

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Say It Out Loud provides information and guidance relating to sexual, family and intimate partner violence in the Australian LGBTQ+ community.

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IARC can help you with legal advice and information about navigating domestic violence and your visa.

You can chat to a lawyer and get advice on remaining in Australia, and what next steps you can take.

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Immigration and Domestic Violence | IARC

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IARC gives priority appointments to people subject to domestic and family violence.

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Twenty10 - sexual, domestic and family violence program 

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Twenty10 provides short term counselling and care coordination support for young people experiencing or have experiences of family, domestic or sexual(ised) violence. Our counsellors provide trauma-informed and intervention supports for young LGBTIQA+ people aged 12-25 across NSW, focusing on building safety through health, education, financial, legal, and social supports.

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Family, Domestic & Sexual Violence (FDSV) - Counselling & Care Coordination Support - Twenty10 NSW

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Twenty10 provides short term counselling and care coordination support for young people experiencing or have experiences of family, domestic or sexual(ised) violence. Our counsellors provide trauma-informed and intervention supports for young LGBTIQA+ people aged 12-25 across NSW, focusing on building safety through health, education, financial, legal, and social supports.

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ACON - domestic violence counselling and support 

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ACON - domestic violence counselling and support 

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Contact:

Complete intake form - Intake Form - ACON

select community care for free or pride counselling for a fee for service.

Call (02) 9206 2000 to complete over the phone

Provide assistance for people experiencing domestic, sexual and family violence. You can access counselling and mental health peer support.

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Rainbow Door Helpline provides support and referral for LGBTIQA+ community members, and family and friends supporting LGBTIQA+ people.

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Family Violence SupportRainbow Door LGBTIQA+ Family violence support that understands our community

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Temporary accommodation provides short-term stays in low-cost motels or caravan parks for people experiencing homelessness.

contact the Housing Response Centre on 1800 422 322 or visit your local housing office.

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Temporary accommodation for people experiencing homelessness

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Temporary accommodation provides short-term stays in low-cost motels or caravan parks for people experiencing homelessness.

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Contact
1800 633 063
Aboriginal Line: 1800 019 123

About

Confidential support, free counselling, financial assistance, referral and information for all victims of DFV in NSW.

See process for applications here: https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/how-can-we-help-you/victims-support-scheme/make-an-application.html

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If you've been injured due to a violent crime or modern slavery in NSW, you can access support to help your recovery. Family members of a homicide victim can also get assistance through the scheme.

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Victims services provides support for victims of crime in NSW.

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Full Stop - Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline 

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Full Stop - Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline 

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1800 497 212

The Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline is for:

Anyone in Australia who is from LGBTQ+ communities who has recently or in the past experienced sexual, domestic or family violence

Family members, friends and supporters of someone from LGBTQ+ communities who has experienced sexual domestic or family violence

Others who may be impacted by violence targeted toward the LGBTQ+ communities, including professionals

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Anyone in Australia who is from LGBTQ+ communities who has recently or in the past experienced sexual, domestic or family violence

Family members, friends and supporters of someone from LGBTQ+ communities who has experienced sexual domestic or family violence

Others who may be impacted by violence targeted toward the LGBTQ+ communities, including professionals
This service provides:

Professional trauma counselling provided by counsellors who have completed specialist training provided by ACON

Information and referral to other services

Vicarious trauma support and debrief for professionals

We can assist with:

Managing the impacts of sexual domestic and family violence

Talking to supporters

Information about seeking assistance from Police

Information on medical help

Safety planning

Referrals

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Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline

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Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline (Formerly LGBTIQ+ Violence Service) 1800 497 212

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The Leaving Violence Program can support you to leave an intimate partner who is violent through support packages that offer financial and other supports. The Program is available to support those who are eligible regardless of gender or visa status.

To be eligible for support through the Leaving Violence Program,
you must meet all of the below eligibility criteria:

be a victim-survivor experiencing Intimate Partner Violence;

have left or have a plan to leave a violent Intimate Partner Relationship;

have changed, or have been planning to change, how or where you live in the past 12 weeks because of the violence. This can, for example, be that you:

have left your shared home, or

partner has left or been made to leave your shared home and you have stayed in the home, or

have a plan or want help to make a plan, to leave a partner who uses violence and change your living arrangement;

be 18 years or older;

reside in Australia and have a current address;
(at the time of application as an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary visa holder);

be experiencing financial stress;

have not been supported through the Leaving Violence Program, Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) trial, or the Temporary Visa Holders Experiencing Violence Pilot in the last 12 months.

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The Leaving Violence Program can support you to leave an intimate partner who is violent through support packages that offer financial and other supports. The Program is available to support those who are eligible regardless of gender or visa status.

The Program offers 2 models for how someone can apply for and be supported by the Program. This is through the National Program that you can apply for using this website or, if you live in the Broome, Cairns, Darwin or Dubbo regions, through 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led service providers.

If you live in the above regions, you can find out more by clicking on the "I live in the Broome, Cairns, Darwin or Dubbo regions and need help" tab above.

To be eligible for support through the Leaving Violence Program,
you must meet all of the below eligibility criteria:

have changed, or have been planning to change, how or where you live in the past 12 weeks because of the violence. This can, for example, be that you:

have left your shared home, or

partner has left or been made to leave your shared home and you have stayed in the home, or

have a plan or want help to make a plan, to leave a partner who uses violence and change your living arrangement;

reside in Australia and have a current address;
(at the time of application as an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary visa holder);

have not been supported through the Leaving Violence Program, Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) trial, or the Temporary Visa Holders Experiencing Violence Pilot in the last 12 months.

Eligible victim survivors can access up to 12 weeks of support that includes:

financial support of up to $5,000 (with up to $1,500 via bank transfer and up to $3,500 in goods and services);

referral services to other supports that can help such as counselling, legal assistance, specialist family and domestic violence case management, financial counselling for support with debts, and other community support services.

The Program is not a crisis service, and while it will support you in a timely manner, it cannot support you with a crisis - if you are in danger, you should call 000.

The Program will not be able to do ongoing counselling or case management with you but can refer you somewhere for you to get that help.

The Program cannot find you housing but can make sure you are referred to the services that can support you with this. You can also use the financial support to pay for housing costs if you choose.

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Get ready to apply

The application process will take approximately 20 - 30 minutes to complete with no option to save and return later, so please ensure you have the time to do this.

Please make sure the device you are using to complete your application is a safe device. Please go here to find out if your device is safe.

Please make sure you are in a safe space to complete your application.

You can exit the page at any time using the quick exit button at the top of the page.

If you have forms of Identification ie. drivers license, passport, proof of age card, visa, this will be used for future calls.

If you would like other information on other supports available to you, please click here.

If you need assistance, please contact 1800 2 LEAVE ( 1800 253 283 ). To apply the Leaving Violence Program please click the apply now button below.

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Start your application

The form has 4 sections to complete. Not all of the questions are compulsory to provide answers to. So feel free to provide answers to any optional questions if you are comfortable to do so.

This is a confidential service. Your information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

3
Completing your application

You will be asked to review your answers and schedule a call back from our support worker at your chosen date and time before submitting your application.

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After you submit your application

A support worker will pick up your application for review and they will be contacting you at your chosen date and time from a private number .

For your safety, we will not be contacting you prior to your scheduled call. If you need to contact us before, please call our helpline at 1800 253 283.

The estimated duration of a call on average is up to 40 minutes.

If we can't reach you at the time you have selected we will send a generic SMS/Email (if you have consented to that). Otherwise we will attempt to call you during a safe time that you have indicated.

The Leaving Violence Program can support someone to leave an intimate partner who is violent through individualised support packages that offer financial and other supports. The Program is available to support those who are eligible regardless of gender or visa status.

The Program offers 2 delivery models for how someone can apply for and be supported by the Program. This is through the National Program or, if your client lives in the Broome, Cairns, Darwin or Dubbo regions, through 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led service providers based in the regions.

For the National Program, this is that you can support your client to apply by using this website.

If you live in the above regions, you can find out more by clicking on the "I live in the Broome, Cairns, Darwin or Dubbo regions and need help" tab above.

To be eligible for support through the Leaving Violence Program,
you must meet all of the below eligibility criteria:

have changed, or have been planning to change, how or where you live in the past 12 weeks because of the violence. This can, for example, be that you:

have left your shared home, or

partner has left or been made to leave your shared home and you have stayed in the home, or

have a plan or want help to make a plan, to leave a partner who uses violence and change your living arrangement;

reside in Australia and have a current address;
(at the time of application as an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary visa holder);

have not been supported through the Leaving Violence Program, Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) trial, or the Temporary Visa Holders Experiencing Violence Pilot in the last 12 months.

Eligible victim survivors can access up to 12 weeks of individualised support that includes:

financial support of up to $5,000 (with up to $1,500 via bank transfer and up to $3,500 in goods and services);

risk and needs assessments;

referral services to other supports that can help such as counselling, legal assistance, specialist family and domestic violence case management, financial counselling for support with debts, and other community support services.

The Program is not a crisis service, and while it will support your client in a timely manner, it cannot support them with a crisis - if they are in danger, you or them should call 000.

The Program will not be able to do ongoing counselling or case management with your client but can refer them somewhere to get that help or they can remain in contact with you for this purpose.

The Program cannot find your clients housing but can make sure they are referred to the services that can support with this. Your client can also use the financial support to pay for housing costs if they choose.

1
Get ready to apply

The application will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete with no option to save or return later.

If they have forms of Identification ie. drivers license, passport, proof of age card, visa, this will be used for future calls.

If they or you would like other information on other supports available to them, please click here.

If you need further assistance, please contact 1800 2 LEAVE (1800 253 283) and press 2 from the menu.

If they are ready to apply for the Leaving Violence Program, apply now.

2
Start the application

The form has 4 sections to complete. Not all of the questions are compulsory to provide answers to. So feel free to provide answers to any optional questions if they are comfortable to do so.

This is a confidential service. Their information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

3
Completing the application

They will be asked to review their answers and schedule a call back from our support worker at their chosen date and time before submitting the application.

4
After you submit the application

A support worker will pick up their application for review and they will be contacting your client at their chosen date and time from a private number.

If you or your client need to contact us before, please call our helpline at 1800 253 283.

The estimated duration of a call on average is up to 40 minutes.

If we can't reach you at the time you have selected we will send a generic SMS/Email (if you have consented to that). Otherwise we will attempt to call you during a safe time that you have indicated.

The Leaving Violence Program Regional Trials are being delivered across four regions of Australia in Broome, Cairns, Darwin and Dubbo. The Regional Trials focus on meeting the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victim-survivors and provide further choice to victim survivors in these four regions.

Any victim survivor living in the service delivery region can apply for the Program through the regional trial providers or through the national service.

Broome - Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service.

Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) delivers the Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial in Broome and across the West Kimberly Region of Western Australia (WA).

For information on how to access the Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial delivered by BRAMS, please visit https://www.brams.org.au/leaving-violence-program. Office operating Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm local time, Thursdays 8:00am - 2:00pm local time.

Cairns- Remote Area Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (RAATSIC).

Remote Area Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (RAATSIC) delivers the Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial in parts of the North Queensland region of Australia. This includes Cairns, Townsville Cape York, Cairns Tablelands, Torres Strait Islands, Mt Isa and Palm Island.

For information on how to access the Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial delivered by RAATSIC please visit https://www.raatsic.org.au/leaving-violence-program or call 1300 663 411; . Office operating hours Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm local time.

Darwin - North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service.

The North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service (NAAFLS) delivers the Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial across their current service footprint in the top end of the Northern Territory (NT). This includes Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Nhulunbuy and 45 remote communities in the West Daly, Tiwi Islands, Big Rivers, East Arnhem and West Arnhem Regions.

For information on how to access the Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial delivered by NAAFLS, please visit https://naafls.com.au/leaving-violence-program or call (08) 8923 8200 .Office operating Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm and 8:30am-4:00pm Fridays local time.

Bunmabunmarra delivers the Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial in the Dubbo Region extending over the Far West and Central West regions of New South Wales (NSW). Delivering the service in Wellington, Narromine, Gilgandra, Trangie, Warren, Coonabarabran, Coonamble and Nyngan.

For information on how to access the Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial delivered by Bunmabunmarra please visit https://bunmabunmarra.com.au or call (02) 5816 9035, or Toll Free 1800 214 156. Office operating Monday to Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm and 9:00am-4:00pm Fridays local time.

To be eligible for support through the Leaving Violence Program,
you must meet all of the below eligibility criteria:

have changed, or have been planning to change, how or where you live in the past 12 weeks because of the violence. This can, for example, be that you:

have left your shared home, or;

partner has left or been made to leave your shared home and you have stayed in the home, or;

have a plan or want help to make a plan, to leave a partner who uses violence and change your living arrangement.

reside in Australia and have a current address;
(at the time of application as an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary visa holder);

have not been supported through the Leaving Violence Program, Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) trial, or the Temporary Visa Holders Experiencing Violence Pilot in the last 12 months.

Eligible victim survivors can access up to 12 weeks of support that includes:

financial support of up to $5,000 (with up to $1,500 in cash or cash equivalent and up to $3,500 in goods and services);

referral services to other supports that can help such as counselling, legal assistance, specialist family and domestic violence case management, financial counselling for support with debts, and other community support services.

The Regional Trials have the same eligibility as the National program.

The Program is not a crisis service, and while it will support you in a timely manner, it cannot support you with a crisis - if you are in danger, you should call 000.

The Program will not be able to do ongoing counselling or case management with you, but can refer you somewhere for you to get that help.

The Program cannot find you housing but can make sure you are referred to the services that can support you with this. You can also use the financial support to pay for housing costs if you choose.

For the Regional Trials, you can apply online, over the phone or face to face.

Please visit the service providers website in your region for more information on how to apply:

If you would like more information on how to apply for the National program, you can find out more by clicking on the 'I am looking for help' tab above. If you want to apply for the National Program, click the "Apply now" button below.

For Crisis Support and Suicide Intervention

For Domestic, Family or Sexual Violence

Prefer speaking to a Leaving Violence Program support person?

You can reach us at 1800 253 283. The Leaving Violence Program operates Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, excluding public holidays.

Helpful resources

The Leaving Violence Program has resources available including easy read factsheets, translated materials, discussion guides and other materials for individuals, communities and services.

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SAMSN - Survivors & Mates Support Network

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Male survivors of child sexual abuse Peer support phone line: 1800 472 676

National Redress Scheme: counselling, redress payment, direct personal response 8 week support groups Planned support (case management)

Monthly drop in meetings Counselling Resources avail. online

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Home - SAMSN Survivors & Mates Support Network

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Welcome to Australia’s leading organisation for male survivors of child sexual abuse

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Contact:

1800 656 463

24/7 service providing counselling and referrals for women experiencing domestic and family violence.

Caseworkers on the Domestic Violence Line can help you:

get hospital care, counselling and family support services

understand what an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is and how to get one

develop a safety plan for you and your children

find emergency accommodation for you and your children

help you with transport for you and your children

talk to the police, courts and lawyers.

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What is the NSW Domestic Violence Line?

The NSW Domestic Violence Line provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic and family violence.

Caseworkers on the Domestic Violence Line can help you:

get hospital care, counselling and family support services

understand what an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is and how to get one

develop a safety plan for you and your children

find emergency accommodation for you and your children

help you with transport for you and your children

talk to the police, courts and lawyers.

What happens when you call the NSW Domestic Violence Line?

When you call the Domestic Violence Line, the call will be answered by a trained female caseworker. The caseworker will be sensitive to the needs of women who have experienced domestic and family violence. You can ring as often as you need to at any time, day or night.

The female caseworker will listen to you. She won't blame you or make you do anything you don't want to do. She can give you information on what you can do and help you decide on your options.

Domestic Violence Line staff are aware of the needs of Aboriginal women and women from other cultures, as well as women living in rural and remote areas.

Interpreters are available. If you are hearing impaired, call the National Relay Service on 133 677.

Help for men experiencing domestic and family violence

If you are a man experiencing domestic and family violence you can contact:

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The NSW Domestic Violence Line provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic and family violence.

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Forced Marriage - Life Without Barriers 

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1800 403 213

The specialist support program provides wrap-around support to empower individuals to make the best possible choices for themselves.

This includes working with individuals to establish immediate safety, supporting holistic wellbeing and making connections to financial, legal and health providers, building pathways to independence through employment and education and working alongside families to re-establish connection and create safer home environments.

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A forced marriage happens when somebody gets married without freely and fully consenting, because they have been coerced, threatened or deceived, or when they aren't able to understand the meaning and consequences of getting married. It is the most common form of modern slavery in Australia and remains drastically underreported.

Anybody can be a victim of a forced marriage, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation or religious or cultural background. However, forced marriage tends to disproportionately affect young women and girls.

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Forced Marriage Support | Life Without Barriers

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Being forced to marry is a crime. Support is always available.

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Griefline offers free, compassionate, and confidential support. Because grief deserves to be heard, not dismissed.

Call: 1300 845 745

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LGBTIQ+  Liaison Officers can support you by providing discrete, confidential, and non-judgemental advice, assistance or referral for all police related matters.

A Twenty10 worker can help you to contact a police station if you need to make a report, and request an LGBTQIA+ officer.

Contacting a GLLO/LGBTIQ+ Liaison Officer

To contact an LGBTIQ+ Liaison Officer, call or attend your local police station and ask to speak with one.

If a LGBTI+ Liaison Officer is unavailable, please do not wait to report crime, report it immediately to your local police and a request of follow up support or referral from a LGBTIQ+ Liaison Officer can be made.

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There are currently over 300 operational LGBTIQ+ Liaison Officers across the state and are identifiable through a distinctive rainbow badge worn on an officer’s uniform.

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Get in touch:

Complete assistance request- https://www.rspcansw.org.au/support-services/crisis-support-programs/domestic-and-family-violence-support/

If it isn't safe for us to contact you, please contact the RSPCA Community Programs helpline (02) 9782 4408 when you are safe to do so.

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Provides temporary safe housing for pets of LGBTIQ people who are escaping domestic violence.

Support and Services

Our Domestic and Family Violence Support Program helps those experiencing violence and coercion to seek safety for themselves and their animal companions. Our program offers access to safe crisis accommodation for companion animals, allowing clients to find a refuge for themselves before being reunited with their pet.

Services of our Domestic Violence program include:

- Temporary foster accommodation and/or emergency pet boarding

- Financial assistance for veterinary treatment

- Financial assistance with impound fees

- Financial assistance with transport fees

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Domestic and Family Violence Support - RSPCA New South Wales

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RSPCA NSW’s Domestic and Family Violence Support Program allows pet-owning individuals experiencing domestic violence to find safety and preserve their

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CORE - domestic violence support (Fairfield and Cabramatta)

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CORE - domestic violence support (Fairfield and Cabramatta)

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Supporting anyone who is experiencing any type of violent or abusive behaviour from their perpetrator. The service aims to support victims and their families towards independence and safety.

Crisis housing

Court Support

Social groups

Community Workshops

Crisis Counselling

Emergency Temporary Relief

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Offering confidential support services for victims of domestic and family violence, including crisis counselling, and court support.

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We would love to hear what you have discovered and will create a post from your suggestion if possible.

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Trauma-informed Care & Counselling for Children and Families Impacted by Abuse, Neglect, or Harm.

This is a free service - based in Summer Hill

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Protecting Children. Supporting Families. Breaking the Cycle. Trauma-informed Care & Counselling for Children and Families Impacted by Abuse, Neglect, or Harm Jannawi is a community-based, child protection organisation providing evidence-based support and advocacy to children and families who have experienced trauma through violence, neglect, psychological harm or sexual assault- we’re here to help build safer, […]

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NSW Health has a network of specialist Sexual Assault Services (SAS) delivered by local health districts. Every local health district has an Sexual Assault Service that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ​

Locations:

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown

St George Hospital, Kogarah

Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick

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Sexual Assault Services – Central and Eastern Sydney Health & Community Services Directory

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Domestic and Family Violence Directory - Sydney

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A guide for people who have experienced domestic and family violence, and for the people supporting them.

If you need to leave this page quickly, click 'Quick exit' at the bottom of this page. Find out more about the quick exit link.

To avoid this page being saved in your browser history, use personal browsing.

If you're in immediate danger, call triple zero (000).

Domestic and family violence is a crime and can be reported to police.

Domestic and family violence occurs in every community and can affect anyone. It can happen regardless of gender, sexual identity, race, age, culture, ethnicity, religion, disability, economic status or location.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, help and support is available. We provide this information to help you find support.

What domestic and family violence means

Domestic and family violence is when someone uses abuse, violence and manipulation to maintain power, control or instil fear in a person they're close to.

Abusive behaviour can be physical, verbal, emotional, financial, sexual or psychological. It also includes other actions, like coercive control, physical or cyber stalking and harassment, to make you feel afraid or unsafe.

Domestic and family violence occurs when someone you're in a domestic relationship with makes you feel afraid, powerless or unsafe.

It can happen in any relationship including:

married and de facto couples

intimate partners

carers or paid support workers

close relatives and extended family

people you share accommodation with.

None of these people have the right to hurt you or make you live in fear.

Acknowledgements

This information was developed by the City of Sydney and NSW Police in partnership with Domestic Violence NSW and the Women's and Girls' Emergency Centre.

The partnership would like to acknowledge the feedback and contributions by:

Inner City Legal Centre

NSW Health

Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

Victims Support

Weave Youth & Community Services

Moving Out Moving On

Legal Aid NSW

Women's Health NSW

Inner City Voice

Wirringa Baiya

Disclaimer

This information is provided as a general guide only. It is not intended to constitute advice and must not be used as a substitute for professional advice.

The City of Sydney makes no warranty, representation or guarantee of any type as to the content, accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose or use of any information provided on these webpages.

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Domestic and family violence support - City of Sydney

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A guide for people who have experienced domestic and family violence, and for the people supporting them.

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The Survivor Hub is a survivor-led, not-for-profit organisation founded on Gadigal Land in Sydney. We support people who have been impacted by sexual assault.

The Survivor Hub hosts in-person and online peer support groups, called ‘MeetUps’. At MeetUps, survivors can connect with each other to ask questions, express concerns, vent, learn and heal.

Most importantly, MeetUps are safe spaces and exist to assure survivors that they aren’t alone and offer a sense of community through the highs and lows of their healing journeys. Our MeetUps show survivors that they can and will get through it, because their peers have too.

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The Survivor Hub is a survivor-led, charity organisation based on Gadigal Land in Sydney, NSW Australia. We support people who have been impacted by sexual assault. We harness our collective knowledge and lived experiences to support and empower victim-survivors to make informed decisions. Our MeetU

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Home Affairs - Domestic and Family Violence and Your Visa 

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Home Affairs - Domestic and Family Violence and Your Visa 

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You have a right to a safe environment in Australia. The Department of Home Affairs can help you to resolve your immigration matters under the migration law framework.

This website has information about family violence provisions for visa holders, and how the department can assist you.

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Find out about Australian visas, immigration and citizenship.

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We support adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, parents, partners, family and friends as well as the professionals who work with them.

You can call the Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service on 1300 657 380

This service operates from 9am-5pm AEST/AEDT 7 days a week including public holidays. You can also email helpline@blueknot.org.au

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Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service

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Information and Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service for survivors of childhood trauma and institutional child sexual abuse

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Centrelink - Payment and Services Finder 

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Centrelink - Payment and Services Finder 

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An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.

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