If you are fearful or feel unsafe, or know someone who maybe experiencing family violence
call 000 if in immediate danger or call
Safe Steps on
1800 015 188 for advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Translating and Interpreting Service
If you need an interpreter, call
131 450 or visit the
Translating and Interpreting Service website for more information.
The
National Relay Service is available as a phone solution for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. It's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Australia-wide.
All calls are confidential.
General support services in Geelong
- The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre
03 5222 4318
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
plus 24hour crisis response.
Support for all people impacted by sexual assault and support for people affected by family violence. People of any age, gender, sexuality, culture and ability are welcome.
- The Orange Door
1800 312 820
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
People of any age, gender, sexuality, culture and ability are welcome.
- Bethany Community Support
03 5278 8122
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Programs, counselling and support to people experiencing family violence and those wishing to change behaviour.
- Barwon Community Legal Service
1300 430 599
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Provides free legal help to people experiencing or who have experienced family violence. Assistance with Family Violence Intervention Orders, and advice on related legal issues i.e. parenting arrangements, child support, issues with housing, Centrelink, fines or debts, separation or divorce
Tailored support services
- Disability and Family Violence Crisis Response
1800 015 188 or 03 9322 3555 or email [email protected]
24 hours, 7 days a week
Support, accommodation,
emergency accommodation and case management.
(The family violence liaison officer can, where appropriate,
approve short-term funds for disability-related supports such as
attendant care, hire of equipment, sign/Auslan interpreting or transport
costs.)
- Our Site from Women with Disabilities Australia
0438 535 123
9:00am-5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Accessible family violence information in
various formats, for women living with a disability.
- AskIzzy
Online platform
connecting people with services that meet their needs, including family
violence supports.
- 1800Respect App for Women with Disability
Sunny is 1800RESPECT’s app for women with disability who have experienced violence and abuse. Sunny has been co-designed with women with disability to make sure it provides the very best support for the people who use it.