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1800RESPECT

1800RESPECT is Australia’s national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. They provide a free, confidential service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Telstra Health and specialist organisations, including Safe Steps, Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre, 54 Reasons (formerly Save the Children Australia) and Lifeline deliver 1800RESPECT on behalf of the Australian Government.

Vision and mission

1800RESPECT is available 24/7 and provides free, confidential counselling, information and support to people affected by domestic, family and sexual violence across Australia.

They are committed to delivering a high-quality, accessible and inclusive national front door service.

How 1800RESPECT can help

1800RESPECT provides counselling, information and support for:

  • People experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family and sexual violence
  • People supporting someone experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family and sexual violence
  • Professionals supporting someone experiencing, or at risk of experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence.

Information lines / help lines

Programs and apps and tools

  • Daisy app — a free app that provides information about local support services across Australia, including for domestic and family violence, sexual violence, housing, legal, health and financial support
  • Sunny app — a free app to support people with disability impacted by violence and abuse

Recommended links

This information was originally published on healthdirect - 1800RESPECT.

Last reviewed: July 2025

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Responding to disclosures of forced marriage | 1800RESPECT

If you have a reasonable suspicion that a child or young person is at risk of any type of violence or harm, it is important to seek help. Under state and territory laws you have certain obligations to report child abuse and neglect.

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Children and young people | 1800RESPECT

Being a witness to violence is distressing for children and young people. There are things you can do to support a child or young person exposed to violence and abuse.

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Sexual violence | 1800RESPECT

Sexual violence is being forced, pressured or tricked into doing sexual things when you don't want to.

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Domestic and family violence | 1800RESPECT

Domestic and family violence is a repeated pattern of behaviour. Abuse doesn't have to be physical to be domestic or family violence.

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1800RESPECT Service Directory | 1800RESPECT

The 1800RESPECT Service Directory connects you with sexual assault, domestic or family violence services relevant to your needs.

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Healthy Relationships | 1800RESPECT

Healthy relationships start with feeling respected and safe. You have a right to respect and safety in all your relationships.

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Reproductive abuse | 1800RESPECT

Reproductive abuse happens when you are stopped from making your own choices about your reproductive system. You should never feel pressure to do something you are confused or unsure about.

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Domestic and family violence and children | 1800RESPECT

Exposure to domestic or family violence can affect every aspect of children's lives. With a safe environment and the right support, children can recover from the trauma of domestic violence.

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How to support someone experiencing domestic and family violence | 1800RESPECT

There are some things you can do to support someone experiencing domestic or family violence, including believing them and taking their fears seriously.

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