If you are in immediate danger, call 000. These national services are available 24/7:
1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 - domestic, family and sexual violence counselling and referral
Lifeline - 13 11 14 - crisis support
MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78 - support for men, including about relationships and family violence
13YARN - 13 92 76 - crisis support by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 - for children and young people aged 5 to 25
Your state or territory also has its own family violence line - see below. If you need to leave this page quickly, use the quick exit button.
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Book a confidential chatFree legal information, and in some cases advice or representation, on family law and property. Numbers for every state and territory are listed below.
Free information about family law, separation and local services, including family dispute resolution: 1800 050 321. familyrelationships.gov.au
Divorce applications, consent orders and property proceedings (outside Western Australia): fcfcoa.gov.au
Family law matters in WA, including property for married and de facto couples: familycourt.wa.gov.au
Free, confidential financial counselling: 1800 007 007
Child support assessments, payments and changes: 131 272
Family Tax Benefit, Parenting Payment and other family payments: 136 150
Government guidance on money when you separate: moneysmart.gov.au
Separation mortgage advice - confidential, no cost: 08 8270 5138
Counselling, mediation and family dispute resolution in every state and territory: 1300 364 277
Anxiety and depression support: 1300 22 4636
24/7 crisis support: 13 11 14
Support for men going through separation: 1300 78 99 78
Legal Aid lines are generally open business hours. Family violence lines marked 24/7 are open around the clock.
Legal Aid NSW: 1300 888 529
NSW Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463 (24/7)
Victoria Legal Aid: 1300 792 387
Safe Steps family violence response: 1800 015 188 (24/7)
Legal Aid Queensland: 1300 65 11 88
DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811 (24/7)
DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
Legal Aid WA: 1300 650 579
Women's Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 007 339 (24/7)
Men's Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 000 599 (24/7)
Legal Services Commission of SA: 1300 366 424
Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1800 800 098 (24/7)
Crisis Care (after hours): 13 16 11
Tasmania Legal Aid: 1300 366 611
Family Violence Response and Referral Line (Safe at Home): 1800 633 937 (24/7)
Legal Aid ACT helpline: 1300 654 314
Domestic Violence Crisis Service: 02 6280 0900 (24/7)
Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission: 1800 019 343
Dawn House (Darwin) - emergencies after hours: 08 8945 1388
Numbers checked against each service's own website or official government listings in October 2026. Services can change their numbers or hours - if a number does not work, call 1800RESPECT or Lifeline and they can connect you.
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