Get Family Violence Support

If you are in immediate danger call 000.

WHIN does not provide crisis medical, counselling or response services. 

If you need a service of this type, please see the information below.

Violence against Women

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour service providing confidential telephone and online information, counselling and support for people experiencing impacts of sexual assault or family violence.

Safe Steps: Family Violence Response Centre

1800 015 188 

24 hour support for women and children experiencing family violence risk including risk assessment, safety planning, referral and safe house accommodation.

Djirra (formerly Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention & Legal Service Victoria)

1800 105 303 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Provides practical support and legal assistance to Aboriginal women who are currently experiencing family violence or have in the past.

Northern Family & Domestic Violence Service (NFDVS) Berry Street

9450 4700 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Support for women and children experiencing  family violence risk including risk assessment, safety planning, case management, counselling, referral and advocacy.

The Orange Door, North Eastern Melbourne

1800 319 355 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Assistance to women, children and young people who are experiencing family violence, or families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children.

Men’s Referral Service

1300 766 491  (8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday)

Support, referral and information for men who wish to take responsibility for their violent behaviour.

Sexual Violence

Northern Centre Against Sexual Assault (NCASA)

9496 2240 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

1800 806 292 (24 hour crisis line, freecall)

Sexual assault counselling, support, crisis care and advocacy.

CASA House

9635 3610 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

1800 806 292 (24 hour crisis line, freecall)

Sexual assault counselling, support, crisis care and advocacy.