Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Line

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can ring the Domestic Violence Line for help.

The Domestic Violence Line is a statewide free-call number and is available 24 hours, seven days a week.

Trained Caseworkers

The Domestic Violence Line provides telephone counselling, information and referrals for women and same-sex partners who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.

Trained female caseworkers are sensitive to the needs of people who have experienced domestic violence.

Domestic Violence Line staff are aware of the special needs of Aboriginal women and women from other cultures, as well as those living in rural and remote areas.

Interpreters and TTY can be arranged where necessary to ensure that all people, regardless of their language or disability can use the service.

The service has an extensive list of contacts, people and services across NSW who can help.

Domestic Violence can Happen to Anyone

Domestic and family violence takes many forms. It involves violent, abusive or intimidating behaviour carried out by a partner, carer or family member to control, dominate or instil fear. It doesn’t have to be physical abuse.

It can be emotional, psychological, financial, sexual or other types of abuse.

It can affect anyone in the community, regardless of gender, sexual identity, race, age, culture, ethnicity, religion, disability, economic status or location.

Anyone in immediate danger should call the police on Triple Zero (000).

For information, support and referrals, call the 24 hour Domestic Violence Line
on 1800 65 64 63.

Domestic Violence Booklet

Download the Domestic Violence booklet.

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