Please know that there are many other services that survivors of abuse, along with those concerned about others, can reach out to for confidential assistance and support.
Lifeline - (24 hours) Phone: 131 114
Kids Helpline - (24 hours) Phone: 1800 551 800 Kids Helpline is a free, confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years. You can speak to them over the phone, via email, or even on-line live chat.
Commission for Children and Young People - (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) Phone: 03 8601 5884
National Redress Scheme - The National Redress Scheme provides support to people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse. Phone: 1800 737 377
SAMSN (Survivors & Mates Support Network) - Support for male survivors of child sexual abuse
Phone: 1800 472 676
Blue Knot Foundation
1300 657 380 (9am-5pm, Monday-Sunday)
The Blue Knot Foundation empowers recovery and builds resilience for adults impacted by complex trauma.
knowmore
1800 605 762 (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
knowmore provides free legal advice and support to survivors of child sexual abuse.
This includes people who have experienced child sexual abuse in non‑institutional settings, and people who were sexually abused in an institution or any organisation that was involved with children. knowmore also works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including Stolen Generation survivors, and with young people who are leaving care.
knowmore’s services include legal advice and assistance, support services, financial counselling, and culturally safe supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
QLife
1800 184 527 (3pm-midnight everyday)
QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
13YARN
13 92 76 (24/7)
13YARN provides crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
13YARN Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders