Domestic abuse help when you are separating (Australia)
Reviewed 19 September 2026 · Australia · signposting, not legal or financial advice
1800RESPECT is Australia’s national domestic, family and sexual violence line, open 24 hours, with counselling and referral to local services. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
Family violence changes the rules elsewhere on this site: courts do not expect you to mediate, legal aid is usually available, and protection orders are made in every state and territory. A helpline can explain the order that applies where you live.
Where to get help
1800RESPECT Visit › Confidential 24-hour information, counselling and support for anyone affected by domestic, family or sexual violence. Phone: 1800 737 732. Australia Lifeline Visit › 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention. Phone: 13 11 14. Australia Kids Helpline Visit › Free, private 24-hour phone and online counselling for children and young people. Phone: 1800 55 1800. AustraliaThe basics in Australia
Sources checked September 2026. Government pages change; the links go to the official page for the latest.
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Whatever route you take, a calm shared record helps. ParenThing keeps messages, the calendar, costs and handovers in one private place both parents can see, and your data is held in the EU. See how it works for Australian families.
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