If you, or someone you know, are experiencing family violence, there are a range of free services and support available to assist you.
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Women and children experiencing family violence:
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Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides 24 hour crisis support and safe accommodation (refuges) for women and their children.
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Contact them on 1800 015 188 or (03) 9322 3555.
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Kids’ Helpline is a nationwide 24 hour telephone support for children and young people. Contact them on 1800 551 800.
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Men wanting to end their violence and abuse against family members:
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Men’s Referral Service provides information and referral for men who want to change their abusive behaviour.
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Contact them on 1800 065 973 or (03) 9428 2899 (Monday to Friday 9am – 9 pm)
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Visit the Men's Referral Service website for more information.
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The Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817
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Provides information, advice and referrals to all victims of family violence (Monday to Friday 8am to 11pm).
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The Immigrant Women's Domestic Violence Service provides culturally sensitive information, support and referral to women and children in family violence situations. Contact them on 1800 755 988 or (03) 8413 6800 (Monday to Friday 9.15 am – 5.15 pm).
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Legal advice and support:
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Victoria Legal Aid provides free information and advice about family violence. Offices open across Victoria Monday to Friday 8.45am - 5.15pm.
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Contact them on 1800 677 402 or (03) 9269 0120.
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Women’s Legal Service Victoria provides free confidential legal information, advice, representation and referral to women in Victoria. They specialise in relationship breakdown and family violence.
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Contact them on 1800 133 302 or (03) 9642 0877.
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Visit the website for operating hours.
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Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria provides assistance to victims of family violence and sexual assault.
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Contact them on 1800 105 303 or (03) 9654 3111 (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm)
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Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service provides legal aid and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people.
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Contact them on 1800 064 865 or (03) 9419 3888 (24 hours)
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In an emergency, always call 000 for help.
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