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1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. 

Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via our website.

Contacting 1800RESPECT

How to contact 1800RESPECT and which channel is best for me

Seeking support

Support is available for people experiencing violence and abuse. For phone counselling, call 1800 737 732.

Violence and abuse

Violence isn’t always physical. Information about types of violence and abuse.

Supporting someone

Information for people supporting someone who is experiencing violence and abuse.

Safety planning

Safety planning is thinking about things you can do to be safer when living with violence and abuse.

Find services

The 1800RESPECT Service Directory is an online searchable database to locate services in your area.

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