More Support

Need more help? There are a number of services that are available to women and children who are experiencing family violence, and some of these are accessible via a 24 hour helpline. Men who use violence against their family are also encouraged to call the referral service below, in order to access the support services they need.

For immediate assistance in the event of an emergency call Triple 000.
 

Help for women experiencing family violence

  • Centre for Non-Violence (toll-free in the Bendigo region, 9-5 M-F) – 1800 884 292
  • The Orange Door (Loddon region): 1800 512 359
  • Safe Steps (24 hours) – 1800 015 188
  • 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732
  • Immigrant Women’s Domestic Violence Service (InTouch) – 1800 755 988
  • 24 hours Sexual Assault Crisis Line – 1800 806 292

Help for women who need legal support

  • Victoria Legal Aid – 1300 792 387
  • ARC Justice – 1800 450 909 
  • Djirra Aboriginal FV Prevention and Legal Service – 1800 105 303

Help for children who are at risk of or experiencing abuse

  • Child Protection 9-5 M-F – 1300 664 977
  • Child Protection Crisis Line 131 278 – operates outside business hours only
  • Kids Help Line (24 hour) – 1800 551 800

Help for men who use violence against their family

  • In the Loddon Campaspe region (Centre for Non-Violence) – 1800 884 292
  • Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491
  • Men’s Line 1300 – 789 978