Are you in danger or do you know anyone in danger that might need help?

Here’s a list of key help lines across Australia —by country and in the primary languages spoken there—specifically focused on women and LGBT+ at risk of abuse, domestic violence, or human trafficking:

(This list has been published by Am I Safe in 2025, it will be updated annually)

🇦🇺 Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services in Australia

National Services

• 1800RESPECT

  • Phone: 1800 737 732 (24/7)

  • Text: 0458 737 732

  • Online Chat & Video Call: Available on the website

  • Website: 1800respect.org.au

  • Languages: Offers interpreting services via the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National. (1800RESPECT)

• Women's Domestic Violence Helpline (Western Australia)

  • Phone: 1800 007 339 (24/7)

  • Website: wa.gov.au

  • Languages: Provides support for all Western Australians, including those who speak languages other than English. (Western Australian Government)

• DVConnect (Queensland)

  • Phone: 1800 811 811 (24/7)

  • Website: dvconnect.org

  • Languages: Offers multilingual support through interpreters. (Western Australian Government)

State/Territory Specific Services

• NSW Rape Crisis Counselling Service

  • Phone: 1800 424 017 (24/7)

  • Website: rapecrisis.com.au

• Domestic Violence Crisis Line (Northern Territory)

  • Phone: 1800 019 116 (24/7)

  • Website: nt.gov.au

• Sexual Assault Helpline (Queensland)

  • Phone: 1800 010 120 (7:30am-11:30pm)

  • Website: qld.gov.au

• Mensline (Queensland)

  • Phone: 1800 600 636 (9am-midnight)

  • Website: mensline.org.au

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Support Services in Australia

• QLife

  • Phone: 1800 184 527 (3pm-12am)

  • Website: qlife.org.au

  • Languages: Provides support for LGBTI individuals, their friends, families, and health professionals. (BCNA)

• Gay and Lesbian Switchboard (Victoria)

  • Phone: 03 9663 2939 (Melbourne)

  • Phone: 1800 184 527 (Regional Victoria and Tasmania)

  • Website: switchboard.org.au

  • Languages: Offers support for LGBTI individuals and their communities. (BCNA)

• Gay and Lesbian Community Services (Western Australia)

  • Phone: 08 9420 7201 (Metro)

  • Phone: 1800 184 527 (Country callers)

  • Website: glcswa.org.au

  • Languages: Provides support for LGBTI individuals in Western Australia. (BCNA)

Emergency Contact

• Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)

  • Phone: 000 (24/7)

  • Website: police.nsw.gov.au