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Family and domestic violence impacts people from all walks of life, and in different situations. You may be worried about your own safety, the safety of another person, or worried about your own behaviours towards a partner or family member. Find support and advice for your situation.
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Family and domestic violence affects families, partners, and children across our communities. It is not always physical and can be hard to recognise. 

You might want to learn more about family and domestic violence, and how to get help. You might be worried about your own behaviour, or a mate's behaviour. Or you may be ready to leave or speak up and need support to do it safely. Find support and advice for the situation you are in below.

I am experiencing family and domestic violence

Find resources and guidance to help you connect with support services. You are not alone, help is available.

I want to help someone experiencing family and domestic violence

Ways you can support and assist someone facing family and domestic violence.

I'm a child or young person experiencing family and domestic violence

If you're a child or young person and it doesn't feel safe at home, know that support is available.

I'm worried about my own behaviour

Support is available for people who use violence to help change their abusive behaviour.

I'm Aboriginal and experiencing family violence

Find out how to get help and support if you or anyone else needs it. Speaking up takes courage and everyone has the right to be safe.

I'm from another culture, migrant or refugee background and experiencing family violence

Family violence is never okay. Find out what you can do and what services are available.

I'm LGBTQIA+ and experiencing family and domestic violence

Family and domestic violence can impact any relationship, regardless of identity.

I'm a person with disability experiencing family and domestic violence

There are dedicated services and resources that offer specialised support for people with disability.

I'm worried about a child or young person

What you do if you're worried a child or young person is unsafe.

I'm an older person experiencing family and domestic violence

Find out more about elder abuse and mistreatment of older people, including where to go for help and support.

I'm a man experiencing family and domestic violence

Men can also experience family and domestic violence. It's important to know you're not alone and that help is available.

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