Family and Domestic Violence
Discover resources to support yourself or a friend who may be experiencing family and domestic violence.
Know or think you might know a friend experiencing difficulties at home?
Family and domestic violence can be a challenging experience and it’s hard to know what to do if you or someone you know is affected.
To help, we’ve teamed up with Kids of Purple, a space for young people dealing with domestic and family violence, created by young people who have experienced it.
If you think a friend is experiencing challenges at home:
Kids of Purple
Kids of Purple is a space for young people dealing with domestic and family violence to seek support, understand more information on processes like the law, access available help services, hear from shared experiences and more.
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Kids Helpline
Qualified counsellors are available via WebChat, Phone or Email anytime and for any reason.
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1800RESPECT
1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
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13YARN
13YARN is a national crisis support line for mob. Click to download their Domestic and Family Violence Self-help Guide [PDF].
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Carer Gateway
An Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. If you care for a family member or friend with disability, a medical condition, mental illness, or who is frail due to age, then Carer Gateway can help you. You can call on 1800 422 737.
CYDA
Learn more about the issues Australia’s young people with disabilities are facing through these resources or find contacts for support.