Help and support

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    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.

    If you, a child, or another person is in immediate danger, call 000.

    Find telephone and online support below.

    National support services

    1800RESPECT | 1800 737 732

    If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. For more information about a service in your state or local area download the DAISY App in the App Store or Google Play.

    Men

    No to Violence Men’s Referral Service (MRS) | 1300 766 491

    No to Violence provides anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to men to help them take action to stop using violent and controlling behaviour.

    Children and young people

    Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800

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

    LGBTIQ+ people

    Q Life | 1800 184 527

    QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

    People with disabilities

    The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline (the Hotline) | 1800 880 052

    The Hotline is for reporting abuse or neglect of people with disability.

    The Hotline is closely aligned with the Complaints Resolution and Referral Service supporting the needs of people with disability.

    Older people

    ELDERHelp | 1800 353 374

    Call the national 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374) line to talk to someone about potential or actual elder abuse. This service provides information on how you can get help, support and referrals.