Victorian based organisations
*** based on our top recommendations – there are many more online resources available – Let Google be your friend!
| Organisation | Services Offered | Contact details: |
| 1800RESPECT www.1800respect.org.au |
Telephone & Online Counselling: Referrals, webchat, information. |
1800 737 732 |
| ORANGE DOOR www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au |
The Orange Door is a new way for people experiencing family violence, or who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children and young people, to access the support they need. | Barwon – 1800 312 820
Bayside Peninsula – 1800 319 353 Central Highlands – 1800 219 819 Goulburn – 1800 634 245 Hume Moreland – 1800 271 151 Inner Melbourne East – 1800 354 322 Inner Gippsland – 1800 319 354 Loddon – 1800 512 359 Mallee – 1800 290 943 North Eastern Melbourne – 1800 319 355 Outer Eastern Melbourne – 1800 271 150 Outer Gippsland – 1800 512 358 Ovens Murray – 1800 271 157 Southern Melbourne – 1800 271 170 South West (Wimmera South West) – 1800 271 180 |
| SAFE STEPS www.safesteps.org.au |
24/7 Family Violence Support:
Counselling, Emergency Accommodation, Safety Planning. |
1800 015 188 |
| MENSLINE www.mensline.org.au |
Online & Telephone Counselling Services.
Changing for Good program: to support men to stop using violence in their relationships Help is Here Campaign: Provides information for those experiencing domestic violence. |
1300 789 978 |
| LIFELINE www.lifeline.org.au |
Domestic Violence general Information
Domestic Violence tool kit DV Alert: bystander training program |
13 11 14 |
| KIDS HELPLINE www.kidshelpline.com.au |
Any time. Any Reason | 1800 551 800 |
| RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA www.relationshipsvictoria.com.au |
Family Violence prevention, support and recovery.
Counselling, Mediation, Family Relationship centres. |
03 8573 2222 |
| DVRCV
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria |
‘Preventing Violence, Promoting Respect’
Training & Resources |
03 8346 5200 |
| WITH RESPECT www.withrespect.org.au |
LGBTIQ+ Focused support.
Tele counselling and support. Support for Communities/Professionals State-wide intake referral & support service
|
1800 542 847 |
| BERRY STREET www.berrystreet.org.au |
Family Violence services for Women, children & LGBTIQ+
Counselling, Legal services, Emergency Housing, After hours support, Children’s support services |
03 9429 9266 |
| FAMILY COURT www.familycourt.gov.au |
Family courts of Australia information relating to Family Violence and the legal system. Includes a FAQ section | 1300 352 000 |
| MAGISTRATES COURTS VICTORIA www.mcv.vic.gov.au |
Family violence intervention orders (FVIO)
A court order to protect a person, their children and their property from a family member, partner or ex-partner.
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Individual Court contact numbers available online |
| VIC POLICE www.police.vic.gov.au |
Information and resources – links to additional support areas
|
131 444 |
| VIC.GOV.AU www.vic.gov.au |
Resources for staff working with anyone affected by family violence, and the history and progress of family violence reform. | 1300 366 356 |
| NO TO VIOLENCE www.ntv.org.au |
Runs programs aimed at supporting men to change violent & abusive behaviour.
Largest peak body in Australia for organisations/individuals who work with men to end family violence |
1300 766 491 |
| DV ALERT www.dvalert.org.au |
Domestic & Family Violence Training including non-accredited awareness sessions for those experiencing family violence | Contact via website contact form |
| WHITE RIBBON www.whiteribbon.org.au |
Prevention of domestic violence and education | 08 6370 0600 |
| CENTRELINK www.servicesaustralia.gov.au |
Support services and payments for people experiencing family payments.
Includes information on Crisis Payment eligibility |
13 61 50 |
| UNITING VIC/TAS www.unitingvictas.org.au |
The Escaping Violence Payment Program’ which offers financial assistance (up to $5000) and confidential support for people who have recently left a violent intimate partner. It will help you move forward and set up a home that’s free from violence | (03) 9192 8100 |
| SALVATION ARMY www.salvationarmy.org.au |
Financial support and in some locations accommodation support. | Visit link to locate your nearest support centre. |
| VINCENT CARE www.vincentcare.org.au |
Advocacy & support for women escaping from family violence | 1800 825 955 |
| WIRE www.wire.org.au |
free generalist information, support and referral service generalist information, support and referral service | 1300 134 130 |
| #SAYNO2FAMILY VIOLENCE
Maryborough Rotary Club |
Maryborough Rotary Clubs #SayNO2familyviolence website including ‘how to guide’ to implement the program in your community | 0418 473 669 |