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
Mental health crisis support & suicide prevention in Australia.
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/
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 do 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.
Other support services
Directories of support services for each State or Territory are available from the following websites:
https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory
https://www.respect.gov.au/support-services
Resources for Survivors and Supporters
Survivors and Supporters Easy Read Fact Sheets
https://blueknot.org.au/resources/blue-knot-fact-sheets/easy-read/
