Published: 10 December 2025
There’s help available if you or someone you know is experiencing family and domestic violence or abuse. It doesn’t discriminate and can happen to anyone.
If you’re in immediate danger call 000.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family and domestic violence there’s help available.
Family and domestic violence isn’t always physical. It could be controlling behaviour, or emotional, sexual, financial, elder, or technology facilitated abuse.
It’s always the fault of the person causing the abuse, and never the person experiencing the abusive behaviour.
There are services available to help at any time.
Find out more about where to get help.
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