Confidential support and advice for women affected by domestic violence is available by phoning DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week).
Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill.
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If you are in immediate danger call:
- Police - 000
If you need information or help there are many services throughout Queensland that you can contact including:
- Womensline - 1800 811 811
- Mensline - 1800 600 636
- Kids Help Line - 1800 55 1800
- Other help services.
What is domestic and family violence?
Domestic and family violence occurs when one person in a relationship uses violence or abuse to maintain power and control over the other person. People who experience these acts of abuse or violence often feel fearful and unsafe.
Planning for your safety
One of the things that you can do to help yourself is to have a safety plan for those times when you feel unsafe or at risk of being hurt.
Technology safety planning
Information is available about safety planning involving mobile phones and other devices (iPad / Tablet), the internet, email, online accounts and social media use.
Impact of domestic and family violence on children
Children are affected by domestic and family violence even if they have not seen the abuse or violence.
Information for children and young people dealing with domestic and family violence
Violence is wrong and there is never any excuse. If violence is occurring in your home it is important that you know you are not alone and there are people who can help you.
About respectful relationships
Read about healthy relationships, your rights and about the danger signs.
What you can do to support a victim of domestic and family violence
You may suspect that a person you know is a victim of domestic and family violence. The following are some signs that may indicate that domestic and family violence is occurring.
Get help if you are a person who uses violence and abuse
This booklet provides information to enable you to make an informed decision to seek help and support to stop using abusive and violent behaviour.
Seeking protection through a Domestic Violence Order
If you are experiencing domestic and family violence in a relationship covered under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 you can apply for a protection order.
Download documents
Increasing your safety Increasing your safety This booklet explains domestic and family violence, provides helpful information on how to increase your safety and offers ideas about where you can find support.
Stopping Abuse and violence Stopping Abuse and violence This booklet provides information to enable those using abusive behaviour to make an informed decision to seek help and support to stop using abusive and violent behaviour.
Legislation explained: Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 Legislation explained: Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 This booklet explains the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and provides information about how to access protection by applying for a domestic violence order using the Act.
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