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Who we are

Our Watch has been established to drive nationwide change in the culture, behaviours and power imbalances that lead to violence against women and their children. Find out about our Chair, our board members and our ambassadors. 
 

  • Purpose

    Our vision is an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence. 

      See more on our purpose

  • Board of directors

    The Our Watch Board comprises ten directors, headed by Chair Natasha Stott Despoja AO.

    Meet our Board

  • Our patrons and ambassadors

    Meet the Our Watch patrons and ambassadors.

    Meet our patrons

  • Our people

    Meet the people who work at Our Watch.

    Meet our staff

  • Reconciliation

    Learn more about Our Watch's commitment to reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

      See more on Reconciliation

  • Annual reports and financial statements

    Read our annual reports and financial statements here. 

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  • Careers at Our Watch

    Find out about career opportunities and how to apply. 

      More on careers

Help & Support

If you, a child, or another person is in immediate danger, call 000. 
Our Watch is not a direct service organisation.
We do not provide emergency assistance or support services to people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault.
 

Helplines & websites

These organisations offer 24/7 telephone support and counselling services, and online chat, for specific community groups and for people in specific situations.

1800 RESPECT

The national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. 24/7 phone and online services.

1800 737 732

Australian state and territory contact details for specialist sexual assault and domestic and family violence support services can be found at 1800 Respect services and support website.

KIDS HELPLINE

Kids Helpline is a counselling service for Australian children and young people aged between 5 and 25 years. 24/7 phone and online services.

1800 55 1800

MENS LINE

Professional support and information service for Australian men. 24/7 phone and online services.

1300 78 99 78

MEN'S REFERRAL SERVICE (MRS)

MRS provides anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to men to help them take action to stop using violent and controlling behaviour.

1300 766 491

NAPCAN

Go to the Urgent Help section of the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) website for contact details of agencies which assist with reporting child abuse and neglect.

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