Domestic and family violence assistance

Domestic and Family Violence site hosted by Queensland Government - information, services and support for people impacted by domestic and family violence. 

dvconnect provides free help for women, men, children and pets affected by domestic and family violence across Queensland. Their 24 hour telephone service provides information, telephone counselling and referral to refuges for women and their children who are in danger.

• Phone: 1800 811 811

Brisbane Domestic Violence Advocacy Service (BDVAS) is a community based organisation that provides a free and confidential advocacy and support service for women, children, family members and individuals affected by domestic and family violence in the Brisbane Metropolitan area.

• Phone: 07 3217 2544

Sexual Assault Helpline is a statewide Sexual assault line offering telephone supoort and counselling to anyone who has been sexually assaulted or abused, and anyone who is concerned or suspects someone they care about may have been assaulted or abused. 

• Phone: 1800 010 120

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services  The DVconnect website has a directory of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services; and information about working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse women The DVconnect website has information about assisting women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including links to interpreters services; context and support.