Sexual Abuse / Assault
If you are in danger please call triple zero (000). It is important that you find a safe place that you can go to, whether it's a friend's place, a refuge or the police station.
Here are a list of support organisations to contact where you can get help even if you don't report a crime to the police.
Australia wide
- Call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) for confidential information, counselling and support on sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. You can chat online and find services in your area.
- Living well - Online support for male survivors of sexual assault
- Blue Knot - Telephone and online counselling for adult survivors of child sexual abuse
States and Territories
ACT
- Canberra Rape Crisis Centre - Phone 6247 2525
- The Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault - Counselling support, face-to-face or over the telephone for male survivors - Phone (02) 6247 2525
New South Wales
- NSW Rape Crisis Centre - (24/7) Phone: 1800 424 017
- NSW Health Sexual Assault Services
- Survivors & Mates Support Network (SAMSN) - Group support for male survivors
Northern Territory
- Department of Health, Sexual Assault Referral Centres
- Mensline (DV Connect) - Free confidential telephone, counselling, referral and support service for men - Phone 1800 600 636
Queensland
- Sexual Assault Helpline - 1800 010 120
South Australia
- Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service - (08) 8226-8777 or freecall on 1800 817 421
- South Australia's Victim Support Service - Phone: (08) 8231 5626 or 1800 182 368
Tasmania
- Sexual Assault Support Service - 1800 697 877
- Laurel House Launceston - 24/7 Crisis Line - Phone: 0409 800 394; Support and counselling - Phone: (03) 6334 2740
Victoria
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line - 1800 806 292
- Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASA) - Available 24/7, face-to-face, telephone and online support services - Phone: 1800 806 29
Western Australia
- Sexual Assault Resource Centre - Phone (08) 6458 1828 or free call 1800 199 888
Find a counsellor or psychologist in Australia
When looking for a therapist, check their credentials to ensure that they are trauma informed and know how to deal with sexual assault and abuse.
General Resources
- Consent is Everything - helping you understand what is consent and what is not consent.
Children
Australia wide
- Royal Commission into Institutional responses to Child Sexual Abuse
- Free counselling service
- Trauma support directory - to find counsellors or psychologists that trained to support adult survivors of child sexual abuse
- National redress scheme
- Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 for kids to parents to carers, find resources to help kids, teens and youth deal with current issues
- Act for Kids - an Australian charity providing free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of child abuse and neglect
- Child protection legislation
- Report child abuse and neglect
States and Territories
ACT
- Office for Children, Youth & Family Support - Call 1300 556 729
New South Wales
- Community Services - Call 132 111
Northern Territory
- Department of Health & Families - Call 1800 700 250
Queensland
- Department of Child Safety - Call 1800 811 810 (for Local Office); 1800 177 135 (after hours)
South Australia
- Child Abuse Report Line - Call 131 478
- Commissioner for Young People
Tasmania
- Department of Health & Human Services Child Protection Intake 1300 737 639
Victoria
- Department of Human Services - 1300 650 172 (office hours), 131 278 (after hours)
Western Australia
- Department of Child Protection - Call 08 9222 2555 during office hours; Perth after hours 08 9325 1111; Regional after hours 1800 199 008
Find a counsellor or psychologist in Australia
When looking for a therapist, check their credentials to ensure that they are trauma informed and have experience in working with children.
In Perth Christian counsellor: Owen Robins
Bunbury-based Christian counsellors:
- Ross LeCras of Wellspring Counselling Service
- Susan Johnston, Director of Counselling Connections
General Resources
- Consent is Everything - helping you understand what is consent and what is not consent.