HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
If someone is in immediate danger, call 000 (triple zero).
Domestic violence support services
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732 (24 hours) | 1800RESPECT website
1800RESPECT supports people of all genders affected by domestic, family or sexual violence.
South Australian Domestic Violence Crisis Line
1800 800 098 (24 hours) | Women Safety Services website
The Domestic Violence Crisis Line is a statewide service offering assistance to women experiencing domestic violence in South Australia by providing information, counselling and safe accommodation options.
Men’s referral service (No To Violence)
1300 766 491 | No To Violence website
The Men's Referral Service is a national counselling, information and referral service for men who have chosen to use violence and want to change.
Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service
8226 8777 or 1800 817 421 | Yarrow Place website
Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service offers free, gender inclusive, confidential support to South Australians aged 16 years and over at the time of experiencing rape or sexual assault.
KWY Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Services
08 8377 7822 | KWY Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Services website
KWY provide services and support in domestic and family violence, child protection, youth work, kinship care, disability, mentoring, Aboriginal education outcomes and perpetrator intervention.
Nunga Mi:Minar (part of First Nations Healing)
8367 6474 | First Nations Healing website
Nunga Mi:Minar provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children escaping family violence by providing an immediate safety response, accommodation and material assistance, advice, information and advocacy.
Other support services
Intervention Orders
Intervention Order By SA Police web page
Intervention orders help to protect you and your family if you are a victim of abuse. Intervention orders can be issued by the police or by a court.
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme
Domestic Violence Discourse Scheme By SA Police web page
South Australia’s Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) provides an avenue for a person who may be at risk of domestic violence to get information about their partner or former partner, to help make decisions about their safety and the future of the relationship.
You can apply online now or if you need assistance with filling out the form go to your local police station.
Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service
Phone 1800 246 642 | Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service
The Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service directly assists victims of family and domestic abuse to navigate legal matters regarding Intervention Orders and tenancy disputes. Lawyers provide legal advice and represent women who need to apply for a private Intervention Order, vary a confirmed Order or terminate a tenancy agreement.
MensLine
1300 789 978 | MensLine website
Free, professional phone counselling for men who use or experience family violence, and those with concerns about mental health, relationships, anger, stress, or suicidal thoughts.
Kids Helpline
Free and confidential 24/7 counselling for young people from 5 to 25 years.
Relationships Australia
1300 364 277 | Relationships Australia website
Relationships Australia provides services to adults, children, communities, schools and workplaces to support personal, social and emotional health and wellbeing as well as change, repair or strengthen relationships. Services include counselling, social support, early intervention therapies and mediation.
Women’s Information Service
1800 188 158 | Women’s Information Service website
The Women’s Information Service provides information to South Australian women online, over the phone and in person. It aims to increase access to information that promotes choice and empowerment.
Resources and more information about domestic abuse
Our Watch
Our Watch is a national leader in the primary prevention of violence against women and their children in Australia.
Office for Women
The Office for Women works toward achieving positive change for women by collaborating with women’s groups, community organisations and the private sector.
Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety
Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety website
An independent, not-for-profit research organisation established to produce evidence to support the reduction of violence against women and their children.
White Ribbon
White Ribbon Australia operates in collaboration with, and alongside, many other organisations working to end men’s violence against women. Its focus is in mobilising men and communities to end men’s violence against women.