Published: 7 October 2026
If you need support for family and domestic violence, help is available.
Family and domestic violence is any behaviour that’s violent, threatening, controlling, or intended to make you or your family feel scared and unsafe.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family and domestic violence and you don’t know what to do, we can help.
We can help you access payments, local support services, counselling and advice.
Find out where to get help.
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