Support and Resources

Below are a list of support and resources if you would like to speak to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling.

 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732

Confidential information, support and counselling service in Australia.

https://www.1800respect.org.au/

 

Lifeline 13 11 14

Crisis support & suicide prevention in Australia.

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

 

Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292 (Victoria Only)

24-hour Sexual Violence counselling line

Sexual Assault Crisis Line » Sexual Assault Crisis Line

 

Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service – 1300 657380

Support line for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, parents, partners, family and friends as well as the professionals who work with them.

https://blueknot.org.au/survivors/blue-knot-helpline-redress-support-service/

 

National Association of Service Against Sexual Violence (NASASV)

Sexual violence support service directory for each state or territory

https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory

 

Other Support Services

A list of support services across Australia

https://www.respect.gov.au/support-services

 

Resources for Survivors and Supporters

BlueKnot Foundation

Survivors and Supporters Easy Read Fact Sheets

https://blueknot.org.au/resources/blue-knot-fact-sheets/easy-read/

 

Resources developed by Survivors

https://leftwritehook.org/

https://survivorledresources.com/

 

Counselling after sexual violence

There are free specialist counselling support and advocacy services for victim survivors of sexual assault around Australia. You can find out more about what specialist services to here. If you live in Victoria, call the Sexual Assault Crisis Line on 1800 806 292 to ask for your closest service. If you live outside Victoria, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

 

Yoga after sexual violence

If you are not participating in the MANTRA Project and would like to access trauma-sensitive yoga, call CASA House and ask about their program on 9635 3600.