Get Help Now

 

If you are experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual violence, it's important to know that help is available. Reaching out for support is an important step in protecting your safety and well-being. If you need emergency support, please dial ‘000' for the police or an ambulance.

Below are resources in Australia designed specifically for teens, providing confidential advice, support and services to help you navigate relationships.

1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)

National domestic family and sexual violence counselling service offering confidential online and telephone counselling and information 24/7.

Website: 1800RESPECT

Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800)

A free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Website: Kids Helpline

13YARN

National crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torre who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

Website: 13YARN

Phone: 13 92 76

 

Headspace

Provides mental health services for young people aged 12 to 25.

Website: Headspace

 

ReachOut

Offers online mental health services for young people and has options to chat online with peer workers.

Website: ReachOut

 

Youth Law Australia

Every state has laws designed to protect you against all forms of domestic and sexual violence, and you can check these out using YLA. 

Website: YLA.org.au

The Line

A unique resource for young people up to 25 years of age, offering information about healthy relationships, consent, and how to recognise abuse.

Website: The Line

QLife 

Provides nationwide telephone and web-based chat services to support LGBTQ+ young people who may be experiencing intimate partner violence.

Website: QLife

Phone: 1800 184 527