You're not alone
There's a network of organisations across Australia that are working to prevent family violence, and support for those who are experiencing it.
The following list of website links are a useful resource for more information.
Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service
www.wdvcs.org.au24 hour telephone crisis information and emergency accommodation for women living with family violence.
Domestic Violence Resource Centre (DVRC)
www.dvrc.org.auFamily violence prevention through the provision of information and referral to specialist services and access to a range of information, helpful resources and training.
InTouch Inc. Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
www.intouch.asn.auA culturally sensitive statewide service to meet the needs of women and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds affected by domestic violence.
Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
www.casa.org.auAccess to information and links to Victorian referral agencies for women, children and men who are survivors of sexual assault.
Elizabeth Hoffman House, Aboriginal Women's Refuge
www.ehhaws.org.auA statewide emergency shelter for Aboriginal women and their children in need of care as a result of domestic violence.
No To Violence (NTV)
www.ntv.org.auMale Family Violence Prevention.
Men's Referral Service
www.mrs.org.auAn anonymous and confidential telephone service provided for men by men, with information for women whose partners use violence.
Kids Helpline
www.kidshelp.com.auAustralia's only free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people.
Enough Campaign
www.familyviolence.vic.gov.auVictorian Government website that provides comprehensive information on family violence.
Women's Legal Service
www.communitylaw.org.auA statewide legal service for women, specialising in relationship breakdown and violence against women.
Women's Information and Referral Service (WIRE)
www.wire.org.auInformation, support and referrals for women across Australia via a phone support service, a walk-in centre, and a comprehensive, searchable website.