Family violence can include behaviours such as physical and sexual abuse, stalking, emotional or psychological abuse, pet abuse, financial abuse, social isolation.
The behaviour does not necessarily have to be a physical assault.
If you are impacted by; or you are concerned for the safety of someone you know please consider contacting police for assistance:
- calling 000 in emergencies
- calling 131 444 in all other cases
- attending at your local police station.
Alternatively, you can contact the:
- National Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service by calling 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
- Elder Abuse Helpline by calling 1800 655 566.
Learn more about family and domestic violence
