For people who have experienced or are experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence, the right support can make all the difference.
Recognise the signs of violence
- 1800RESPECT – Learn the warning signs that someone may be experiencing or using domestic or family violence.
- Break the Cycle – Find out about different types of domestic violence.
- See the Signs – Understand what controlling behaviour in relationships looks like and where to get help.
Visit our Signs of domestic, family or sexual violence page to find out what domestic, family and sexual violence can look like.
Support someone experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence
For practical tips on how to support someone experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence, visit the 1800RESPECT website.
If you witness disrespectful or violent behaviour in public spaces, at work or online, the Our Watch website provides practical tips on how to respond.
Help them find support services
You can help someone experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence by connecting them with a support service on our Finding help page.
Promote respectful relationships
You can help others understand and identify healthy relationships.
- 1800RESPECT shows what healthy relationships look like.
- The Line helps young people aged 14 to 20 navigate healthy, respectful and consensual relationships.