Contacts

For urgent assistance or to report a crime

131 444 or (02) 9211 3776 (TTY) (general enquiries)

1800 333 000 (Crime Stoppers)

1800 622 571 (Complaints)

www.police.nsw.gov.au

Crisis counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

www.lifeline.org.au

24-hour, 7-day service providing support and counselling for rape victims

www.nswrapecrisis.com.au

24-hour, 7-day service providing counselling for sexual assault, domestic and family violence. Online counselling also available

www.1800respect.org.au

24-hour, 7-day emergency, referral and counselling line for persons experiencing domestic violence. Domestic Violence Line makes referrals to women’s refuges, family support services, counselling, the police and courts, lawyers and hospitals. It helps with transport, emergency accommodation and other relevant support

www.community.nsw.gov.au

To report suspected child abuse or neglect 24 hours

Free, 24-hour counselling service for young people aged 5-25 years. Email or web counselling available

kidshelpline.com.au

A 24-hour state-wide, Homelessness service

Victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes can make claims for financial assistance and get free counselling

(02) 8688 5511

1800 019 123 (Aboriginal contact line)

www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au

www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/sexualassault

Women’s Legal Advice Line

NSW service providing free confidential legal advice and representation, resources and referrals to women experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, family law and other legal issues

Free confidential legal information, advice and referrals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in NSW

NSW service providing free confidential legal advice and representation, resources and referrals to women experiencing domestic violence

Free confidential legal advice about sexual harassment and discrimination at work in NSW

Call LawAccess or visit the CLC website to find your nearest community legal centre in NSW. There are specialist and local area centres

An independent, non-profit organisation working for and in support of children and young people, their rights and access to justice

www.ncylc.org.au

Legal information on topics relevant to children and young people in an easy to read format

www.lawstuff.org.au

Specialist legal advice for the LGBTIQ community and sex workers

1800 244 481

www.iclc.org.au

Specialist legal advice about immigration and refugee law

(02) 8234 0700 (appointments and enquiries)

www.iarc.asn.au

There are Legal Aid offices throughout NSW, call to find your nearest one. They provide representation based on income (means tested) and type of matter (merit)

www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Specialist victims’ legal service providing legal advice and representation to help protect the privacy of counselling notes and other confidential therapeutic records in criminal proceedings involving sexual offences

sacps@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Free legal information, advice and referrals

www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au

The Royal Commission investigating how institutions like schools, churches and sporting groups responded to allegations of child sexual abuse

Independent service giving free legal advice to people who are considering telling their story or providing information to the Royal Commission

knowmore.org.au

Assistance and support for victims of crime and vulnerable prosecution witnesses going to court. Priority is given to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence

(02) 9285 8646 (TTY)

www.odpp.nsw.gov.au/witness-assistance-service

9.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Offers a range of services to women of non- English speaking background including information, advocacy and referral services

www.speakout.org.au

10am – 6pm Monday to Friday. Support for gay and lesbian persons experiencing domestic violence

http://www.acon.org.au/what-we-are-here-for/safety-inclusion/

Education and health promotion for sex workers in NSW

www.swop.org.au

Interpreting for people whose first language is not English

www.tisnational.gov.au

24-hour service relaying information for deaf and speech impaired persons.

There are special contacts available for emergency services – see website for more information

Speak & Listen 1300 555 727

SMS relay 0423 677 767

relayservice.gov.au

Support, advocacy, referral and interpreting for people who are deaf

deafsocietynsw.org.au

Support, advocacy and referral for people with disability

www.pwd.org.au

Provides sexual health information and support to sex workers in NSW

www.swop.org.au

Free services including information, crisis counselling, medical care and forensic examination and ongoing counselling and support groups

For your local service contact your nearest major public hospital.

Find your nearest women’s health centre for counselling, groups, and other health services

www.whnsw.asn.au

Peak body for community based services providing Child Sexual Assault counselling and support services to children, young people and adults, and their non- offending family members

www.casac.org.au

Services for adults who have experienced child abuse and trauma including a support line, information and resources

www.asca.org.au