Anyone can experience domestic, family or sexual violence. There are services that can help you.
If life is in danger phone 000 (triple zero) and ask for the Police.
If you need the police but it is not an emergency, phone 131 444.
Services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Counselling and support – 1800RESPECT
Free and confidential information, counselling and support. You can also text, chat online or make a video call.
Phone 1800 737 732
Text 0458 737 732
Website 1800RESPECT
Crisis counselling – Domestic Violence Crisis Line
Free and confidential crisis counselling with referrals to safe accommodation.
Phone 1800 800 098
Rape or sexual assault support – Yarrow Place
Free and confidential service for people who have recently been raped or sexually assaulted aged 16 years and over at the time of the sexual assault. Yarrow Place also supports people aged 12-25 under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive at risk of sexual exploitation, absconding behaviours or pregnancy that may result in the removal of the child.
Phone 1800 817 421
Website Women's and Children's Health Network - Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support –13YARN
A free and confidential crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope. Callers will be connected to another Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person.
LGBTIQA+ support – Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Service Help Line
A free and confidential service that supports LGBTIQA+ people impacted by sexual, family and/or domestic violence.
Phone 1800 497 212
Website Fullstop - Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline
Counselling for young people – Kids Helpline
A free and confidential counselling service for young people aged 5-25. You can also chat online.
Phone 1800 55 1800
Website Kids Helpline
MensLine Australia
A telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men with concerns about mental health, relationships, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), stress and suicidal thoughts. You can also chat online or make a video call.
Phone 1300 78 99 78
Website MensLine
Trauma counselling and recovery – Full Stop Australia
Free and confidential trauma counselling and recovery.
Phone 1800 943 539
Website Full Stop Australia
Find help in your region or suburb
The Women's Information Service provides a list of domestic and family violence support services close to where you live. Find your nearest domestic violence service.
Help for specific needs
Sexual assault support services
The Victims of Crime website lists free support services for people affected by sexual assault.
Older people
The Adult Safeguarding Unit offers free, confidential information, advice and support to protect the rights of adults at risk of abuse, including older people.
Phone 1800 372 310 Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (except public holidays).
Emergency housing
Find crisis accommodation support on SA.GOV.AU.
Legal and professional support
JusticeNet SA offers free legal help, including support for housing, family violence, and court matters.
Local support for women and people of marginalised genders
Women’s Information Service (WIS) Havens and Children's Centres are safe local places where women and people of marginalised genders can talk privately with trained volunteers. WIS supports all women, including trans women and sistergirls, as well as non-binary folk.
You can get information, support and referrals that are right for you.
Keeping your online activity private
When you search or visit websites, your browser (like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Safari) saves a list of the sites you visit. This helps you go back to them later, but it also means other people can see what you looked at.
You can delete this history in your browser settings. Find out how to clear your history on:
- Google Chrome and Android devices
- Safari on Mac
- Safari on iPhone or iPad
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Opera
You can use Private or Incognito mode in your browser but this only hides part of what you are doing. It does not provide full privacy or protection from someone who may be monitoring your activity.