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Communities and Justice
Helpful contacts
In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Crisis support helplines
If someone seeking your advice needs urgent help, these services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Child protection helpline - 13 21 11
Support for children at risk of harm.
Link2Home - 1800 152 152
Support for housing or shelter.
National counselling support for victim survivors.
NSW Domestic Violence Line - 1800 65 64 63
State counselling and referral support service for victim survivors.
Please note that you can call the DV line for general advice, but the victim survivor must be present to get a referral.
Men’s Referral Service - 1300 766 491
Support for men who use violence
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) - 131 450
Service for people who need to use an interpreter to access support, including for domestic and family violence services. 131 450
Other support services
Most of these support services below are available from Monday to Friday, and operate between 9am and 5pm, but some may vary.
LawAccess - 1300 888 529
General legal help.
Women’s Legal Services NSW - 02 8745 6999
Legal support for women. Check website for operating hours.
Legal Aid Domestic Violence Unit - 1800 979 529
Legal support for women who experience domestic and family violence.
Victim Services Access Line - 1800 633 063
Long-term counselling and support for victims of violent crimes.
Centrelink Social work services - 136 150
Financial assistance. Ask to speak to a social worker.
Immigration Advice and Rights Centre - 02 8234 0700
Support for people on a visa.
NSW Ageing and Disability abuse helpline - 1800 628 221
Support for elders or people with a disability experiencing abuse.
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13 Mar 2023
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