Support for children and families
Services that can provide a range of support for children and families experiencing abuse or other difficulties
CENTACARE: 8215 6700
Family support and counselling programs including drug and alcohol, family violence and more depending on area.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL: 8112 8700
Financial counselling, emergency food assistance, housing and homeless support.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GATEWAY: 1800 800 098
Counselling and advice for victims.
RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA: 1300 364 277
Free call for country callers 1800 182 325
Support for couples experiencing relationship difficulties and for separated parents.
KIDS HELPLINE: 1800 55 1800
Free and confidential 24 hour support service for any children aged 5 to 18.
NADA COUNSELLING SERVICE: 8340 2240
Specialist trauma counselling for children and adults, with expertise in recovery after abuse.