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Seeking help?

We encourage anyone affected by, or with concerns about, child sexual abuse or other types of child abuse to access advice and support.

National:

• For domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling and support, contact 1800RESPECT:
  • Phone: 1800 737 732
  • Visit: www.1800respect.org.au
• For short-term support if you are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe, contact Lifeline:
  • Phone: 13 11 14
  • Visit www.lifeline.org.au
• For free professional phone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide living in Australia, contact Suicide Call Back Service:
  • Phone: 1300 659 467
  • Visit: www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling/
• For information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia, contact Beyond Blue:
  • Phone: 1300 224 636
  • Visit: www.beyondblue.org.au
• For information and support for anyone who is affected by complex trauma, contact Blue Knot Foundation:
  • Phone: 1300 657 380
  • Visit: www.blueknot.org.au
• For counselling and support for Australian men, contact MensLine Australia:
  • Phone: 1300 789 978
  • Visit: www.mensline.org.au
• For advice for men about family violence, contact Men's Referral Service:
  • Phone: 1300 766 491
  • Visit: www.ntv.org.au/get-help

Tasmania:

• For information about child wellbeing and safety, contact Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line:
  • Phone: 1800 000 123
  • Visit: www.strongfamiliessafekids.tas.gov.au
• For free and confidential support for people who have been affected by sexual violence, contact the Sexual Assault Support Service:
  • Phone: 1800 697 877
  • Visit: www.sass.org.au
• For sexual assault support in Northern Tasmania and North West Tasmania, contact Laurel House:
  • Phone for Northern Tasmania: (03) 6334 2740
  • Phone for North West Tasmania: (03) 6431 9711
• For information and support for children, young people and adults affected by family violence, contact Family Violence Counselling and Support Service:
  • Phone: 1800 608 122
  • Visit: www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/family-violence/family-violence-counselling-and-support-service-fvcss
• For free and confidential support for people impacted by crime, contact Victims of Crime Service:
  • Phone: 1300 300 238
  • Visit: www.justice.tas.gov.au/victims/services/victims-of-crime-service
• For support for relationships and to live positive lives, contact Relationships Australia Tasmania:
  • Phone: 1300 364 277
  • Visit: www.tas.relationships.org.au