Dealing with domestic and family violence
If you feel you are in immediate danger, or if you have been hurt or are afraid that you will be hurt, please seek help immediately.
If you need information or help there are many services throughout Queensland that you can contact including:
- Police - 000
- Womensline - 1800 811 811
- Mensline - 1800 600 636
- Kids Help Line - 1800 55 1800
Help services
A range of services are funded by the department to provide support and assistance to people experiencing domestic and family violence, including children. Services available include supported accommodation, counselling and support, court assistance, information and referral to local services.
Safety planning
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 are at risk of being hurt.
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 1989 you can apply for a protection order under the Act.
Help for children and young people dealing with domestic and family violence
Violence is wrong and there is never any excuse. If violence or abuse is occurring in your home it is important to know you are not alone and that there are people who can help you.
Information for children and young people about dealing with domestic and family violence
What you can do to support a victim of domestic and family violence
If you suspect that someone you know may be a victim of abuse you can find advice about what you can do to support victims of domestic and family violence here.
If you are a person who uses domestic and family violence
If you or someone you know uses controlling or abusive behaviour in relationships, help is available to try to stop and change this behaviour.
How to get help if you are a person who uses domestic and family violence
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 not recorded on your phone bill.
Anonymous and confidential advice is available for men who use violence and abuse in their relationships by telephoning Mensline on 1800 600 636 (9am to midnight, seven days a week)
Go to the Queensland domestic and family violence legislation page
Last updated: 08 May 2009.
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