Published: 24 September 2026
Help is available if you or someone you know is experiencing family and domestic violence.
If you’re in immediate danger, call 000.
Family and domestic violence can happen to anyone and it isn’t always physical. It can be controlling behaviour, as well as emotional, sexual, financial, and technology facilitated abuse, or abuse towards older people.
It’s always the fault of the person causing the abuse.
Support is available when you need it.
Find out where to get help.
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