Domestic Violence and Abuse

If life is in danger, phone 000 (triple zero).

1800 RESPECT

For: anyone experiencing domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault and their family and friends.

Services: online and telephone counselling and support, 24-hour response.

Phone 1800 737 732 (24 hours)
1800 Respect website

Domestic Violence Crisis Line

(previously Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway Service)

For: women experiencing domestic violence in South Australia.

Services:  information, counselling and safe accommodation options.

Phone 1800 800 098 (24 hours)
Domestic Violence Crisis Line - Women’s Safety Services

Nunga Mi:Minar

Northern Regional Aboriginal Family Violence Service

For: Aboriginal women and children affected by family violence

Services: emergency accommodation and support.

Phone 08 8367 6474
Freecall 1800 800 098 (via Domestic Violence Crisis Line) 
Homelessness service provider directory 

Ninko Kurtangga Patpangga

For: Aboriginal women and children affected by family violence.

Services: emergency accommodation and support.

Freecall 1800 800 098 (via Domestic Violence Crisis Line)
Women's Safety Services SA website

If you are at risk of future domestic violence

For: anyone at risk of domestic violence

Services: information about a partner or former partner, to help make decisions about your safety.

Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) - SA Police

Pets owned by people escaping domestic violence

For: pet-owners escaping domestic violence in South Australia

Services: emergency boarding for pets.

Phone 1300 4777 222
Email info@rspcasa.org.au
RSPCA Safe Kennels website

Related services:

Legal

Finance

Accommodation

Resources to help you with Domestic Violence

Policy-related information:

Women's safety

Violence against women in the workplace

Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service

For: anyone in South Australia aged 16 years and over who has been sexually assaulted.

Services: medical and counselling services, 24-hour response.

Freecall: 1800 817 421
Yarrow Place website

1800 RESPECT

For: anyone experiencing domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault and their family and friends.

Services: online and telephone counselling and support, 24-hour response.

Phone 1800 737 732 (24 hours)
1800 Respect website

Your privacy when experiencing domestic violence

If the offender is an ex-partner, it is important to remove their permission to receive or access information about you from agencies and organisations.

For: anyone experiencing family or domestic violence, and/or stalking.

Services: A guide and checklist to help you identify key organisations that will help protect your privacy.

Disclaimer: These documents do not describe every situation or option. All effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. The information should not be a substitute for legal and/ or professional advice. To provide feedback on the contents of this guide, email wis@sa.gov.au

Safer in the Home

For: women survivors of family violence.

Services: basic home security upgrades and technology interventions to enable women to remain in the home of their choice.

Phone 0400 983 360
Safer in the Home website

Ombudsman SA

For: anyone in South Australia.

Services: investigates complaints about South Australian government and local government agencies, conducts freedom of information reviews and supports and monitors the implementation of the Information Sharing Guidelines

Phone 8226 8699
Phone 1800 182 150

Ask for Angela - safety when on a date

For: women on a date who are feeling unsafe and want to leave without drama.

Services: participating venues will offer the woman a discrete exit.

See: Ask for Angela - safety when on a date

Elder Abuse Prevention Phone Line

For: anyone concerned about elder abuse.

Services: information about your rights, advice and support.

Phone 1800 372 310

Page last updated 2 December 2021