If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
If it is not an emergency and you are worried about your safety or the safety of your family, you can call:
- Police Operations on 131 444
- Domestic Violence Crisis Service on (02) 6280 0900
- 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
If you need an interpreter call Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450 and ask them to call Domestic Violence Crisis Service on 02 6280 0900.
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The impact of COVID-19 may put some people at greater risk of domestic and family violence.
This includes physical and non-physical violence.
Isolation is a tool used by people who use violence and controlling behaviours within their relationships.
Job loss, financial stress, and movement restrictions can also play a part.
For a complete list of ACT support services still open, please visit the Community Services Directorate website.
Some of the services still open and ready to respond are:
- Victim Support ACT
- Domestic Violence Crisis Service
- Canberra Rape Crisis Centre
- LGBTIQ+ families can contact Westlund Counselling or the Domestic Violence Crisis Service
For some ways to stay safe during COVID-19, please visit the Domestic Violence Crisis Service website.
For Australian Government advice and support, please visit the Services Australia page on family and domestic violence.
