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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
• For short-term support if you are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe, contact Lifeline:
  • Phone: 13 11 14
• For free professional phone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide living in Australia, contact Suicide Call Back Service:
  • Phone: 1300 659 467
• For information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia, contact Beyond Blue:
  • Phone: 1300 224 636
• For information and support for anyone who is affected by complex trauma, contact
  Blue Knot Foundation:
  • Phone: 1300 657 380
• For counselling and support for Australian men, contact MensLine Australia:
  • Phone: 1300 789 978
• For advice for men about family violence, contact Men's Referral Service:
  • Phone: 1300 766 491
  For free 24/7, confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years, contact Kids Helpline:
  • Phone: 1800 55 1800

Tasmania:

• For information about child wellbeing and safety, contact
  Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line:
  • Phone: 1800 000 123
• For free and confidential support for people who have been affected by sexual violence, contact the Tasmanian Sexual Assault Support Line (24 hour response state-wide):
  • Phone: 1800 697 877
  This line is run by the Sexual Assault Support Service in the South, and Laurel House in the North West.
• 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
• For free and confidential support for people impacted by crime, contact
  Victims of Crime Service:
  • Phone: 1300 300 238
• For support for relationships and to live positive lives, contact
  Relationships Australia Tasmania:
  • Phone: 1300 364 277