If you are in immediate danger, call 000 | For 24/7 support, contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
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Crisis & Help Lines

Immediate Support

If you or someone you know is inis in immediate danger, contact 000 or call the national 24-hour helpline 1800 RESPECT.

I need urgent help 

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or need urgent assistance.

Emergency Services (National, 24/7)

000

Call now if you are in danger or need urgent help.
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Police Assistance Line (NSW, 24/7)

131 444

For non-emergency police support or to report a crime.
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I need domestic and family violence support  

If you are unsure or need immediate DFV support.


1800 RESPECT (National, 24/7)

1800 737 732

Counselling and support for anyone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
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NSW Domestic Violence Line (NSW,24/7)

1800 656 463

Crisis support, emergency accommodation support, safety planning, and referrals.
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NSW Sexual Violence Helpline (NSW, 24/7)

1800 424 017

Support for anyone impacted by sexual violence.
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Full Stop Australia (National, 24/7)

1800 385 578

Counselling for people who have experienced sexual, domestic and family violence.
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Domestic Violence Liaison Officer (Local)

(02) 6583 0199

Specialist police support for reporting domestic and family violence, ADVO processes and safety planning.
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I need somewhere safe to stay 

If you need emergency accommodation or are not safe where you are.

Link2Home (NSW, 24/7)

1800 152 152

Statewide homelessness and emergency accommodation support.
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Community Housing Limited (Local)

(02) 6583 6717

Provides information, support and pathways to community housing.
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Aboriginal Community Housing Limited (Local)

(02) 6583 6717

Provides culturally safe support, information and pathways to community housing.
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Ask Izzy (Online)

Find crisis accommodation and services near you.

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RSPCA Community Domestic Violence Program (NSW)

(02) 9782 4408

(02) 9770 7555 (weekends and public holidays)

Pet-friendly emergency accommodation support.

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I need support after experiencing violence 

If you have experienced domestic and family violence or another form of violence and need support.


Victim Services (NSW)

1800 633 063

Counselling, financial assistance and recovery support for victims of crime.
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Victim Services Aboriginal Contact Line (NSW)

1800 019 123

Culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims of crime.
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NSW Elder Abuse Helpline and Resource Unit (NSW)

1800 628 221

Confidential advice and support for older people experiencing abuse, or anyone concerned about an older person’s safety.
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I need culturally safe Aboriginal support 

If you are looking for culturally safe, community led support.

13YARN (National, 24/7)

13 92 67

Culturally safe crisis supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Aboriginal Community Housing Limited (Local)

(02) 6583 6717

Provides culturally safe support, information and pathways to community housing.
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Victim Services Aboriginal Contact Line (NSW)

1800 019 123

Culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims of crime.
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Werin Aboriginal Corporation Medical Clinic (Local)

(02) 6589 4000

An Aboriginal Medical clinic providing culturally appropriate, holistic health and wellbeing services for Aboriginal people.
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Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Service (NSW)

1800 686 587

Statewide community legal centre for Aboriginal women, children and youth.
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I need disability and domestic and family violence support 

If you are a person with disability and need support with safety, rights or advocacy.

Disability Advocacy NSW (NSW)

1300 365 085

Free advocacy for people with disability experiencing violence, discrimination or barriers to accessing services.
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People With Disability Australia (PWDA) (National)

1800 422 015

National disability rights and advocacy service supporting people experiencing violence, abuse or neglect.
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I need support as a LGBTQIA+ person 

If you are looking for support as an LGBTQIA+ person experiencing domestic and family violence

Twenty10 (NSW)

(02) 8594 9555

Housing, counselling and social support for LGBTIQA+ young people aged 12 to 25 years.
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Say It out Loud (Online)

Support & resources for LGBTQ+ communities on healthy relationships, safety planning, and responding to sexual or family violence.
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Rainbow Sexual Domestic and Family Violence Hotline (National, 24/7)

1800 497 212

Support for LGBTQ+ people, their families, supporters and professionals impacted by sexual, domestic or family violence.

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Another Closet (Online)

Dedicated resource to support people in LGBQTI+ relationships experiencing domestic and family violence.
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LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation (Online)

Support for LGBQT victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse through awareness, education and breaking down barriers to accessing help.
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I need to talk to someone  

If you need to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, safety or what is going on for you.

Mental Health and Crisis Support

Lifeline (National, 24/7)

13 11 44

24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
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Suicide Callback Service (National, 24/7)

1300 659 467

Providing phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
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Mental Health Helpline (NSW, 24/7)

1800 011 511

Phone service staffed by mental health professionals who offer advice, brief assessment and referral to NSW Health mental health services.
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13YARN (National, 24/7)

13 92 67

Culturally safe crisis supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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QLife

1800 184 527

LGBQTI+ peer support and referral service for people experiencing distress and isolation.
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Kids Helpline (National, 24/7)

1800 551 800

Support for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years.
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Headspace (Local)

(02) 6588 7300

Free or low-cost, confidential support for mental health, physical/sexual health, work/study support, and drug/alcohol services for 12 to 25-year-olds.
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Parenting, Family and Safety Concerns


Child Protection Helpline (NSW, 24/7)

132 111

Report concerns about a child’s safety, wellbeing or risk of harm.
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Parentline (NSW)

1300 1300 52

Support for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 18 years.
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Men’s Referral Service (National, 24/7)

1300 776 491

Support for men who want to change their behaviour, and for family, friends or community members who are impacted by or concerned about someone using violence.
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I need health or medical support 

If you need support with your health, medical care or recovery, including sexual assault services.

Port Macquarie Community Health Centre (Local)

(02) 6588 2882

(02) 5524 2000 for sexual assault services after hours

Local health support including sexual assault services, nursing, mental health, specialised clinics, ACAT, drug & alcohol services, maternal and child health, plus the WayAhead community directory.

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Werin Aboriginal Corporation Medical Clinic (Local)

(02) 6589 4000

An Aboriginal Medical clinic providing culturally appropriate, holistic health and wellbeing services for Aboriginal people.
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I need legal help 

If you need help with protection orders, court, or understand your legal options.

WDVCAS (Port Macquarie - Mid North Coast)

(02) 6584 0053

Support for women and families experiencing domestic and family violence, including court support, safety planning and referrals.
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Mid North Coast Community Legal Centre (Local)

(02) 6580 2111

A free legal service providing advice, information, and assistance to people on the Mid North Coast, including support with domestic and family violence, legal issues, and referrals.
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Legal Aid (Local)

(02) 5525 1600

Provides free legal information for everyone in NSW, and legal advice or representation for eligible people across criminal, family and civil law.
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Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Service (NSW)

1800 686 587

Statewide community legal centre for Aboriginal women, children and youth.
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Seniors Rights Service (NSW)

1800 424 079

Provides free and confidential legal advice, information, referrals and other assistance to older people.
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I need help with financial and technology issues   

If you are experiencing financial hardship, financial abuse or feel pressured, controlled, monitored or harassed online.

Services Australia – Centrelink Crisis Payment (National)

132 850

A one-off support payment to help with immediate costs when you need to leave violence or have experienced a domestic or family violence crisis.
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eSafety Commissioner (Online)

For reporting online abuse, image-based abuse, cyberbullying or harmful online content.
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Next Chapter – CommBank (National)

1800 222 387

Support with financial safety, safe banking, and referrals for people experiencing financial abuse.
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I need language support 

If you are looking for support in a language other than English.

Translating and Interpreting Services (National, 24/7)

131450

Provide language services for people with limited English proficiency and organisations that support them.
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Liberty Domestic & Family Violence Specialist Service
Phone: 02 6583 2155
22 Table St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
PO Box 431, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Email: [email protected]

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