If you are in immediate danger…

Please call 000 (Australia emergency services)

If you’re unable to call, try to move to a safe place and seek help from someone nearby.

Your safety matters.

Domestic Violence & Crisis Support (Australia)

You are not overreacting.
If something feels unsafe, your feelings matter.
This space is here to help you find support, understand your options, and take steps toward safety — at your own pace.

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If you’re not in immediate danger, but something doesn’t feel safe or right, you’re not alone.

This page is here to gently guide you through options and help you think about your safety at your own pace.

Simple Safety Planning Steps

  • Keeping your phone charged and nearby

  • Having a small bag ready with essentials

  • Identifying a safe place you can go if needed

  • Letting someone you trust know what’s happening

— even small steps matter.

Learn about abuse
Talk to someone

24/7 Domestic Violence & Crisis Support (Australia)

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732


24/7 confidential domestic violence counselling and support (Australia)

Lifeline

13 11 14


24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services

Online chat (1800RESPECT)

Safe online chat support if calling is not possible

Reaching out for domestic violence or emotional support can feel overwhelming.

You might not feel ready to speak to someone yet.

That’s okay.

You can start by:

  • quietly reading and understanding your situation

  • taking small steps to protect your safety

  • keeping this page bookmarked for when you need it

You are allowed to move at your own pace.

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You are not overreacting.

If something feels unsafe, your feelings matter.

You deserve to feel safe, supported, and in control of your own life.

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When should you seek help?

You may benefit from support if:

  • You feel unsafe or fearful in your relationship

  • You are being controlled, manipulated, or isolated

  • You feel confused, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained

  • Something doesn’t feel right, even if you can’t explain why

You do not have to wait for things to get worse to seek help.