Switchboard

Switchboard provides peer-driven support services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people, their families, allies and communities. Switchboard’s peer-led services include Rainbow Door and QLife.

Rainbow Door

Rainbow Door is a free specialist LGBTIQA+ helpline providing information, support, referral and short term case management. We support people of all ages and identities with issues including family and intimate partner violence (including elder abuse), relationships, mental health and wellbeing.

Contact:
Hours:

Mon-Sun, 10:00am-5:00pm

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The Orange Door – Mallee

The Orange Door Mallee provides access to support and services for people at risk, including for family and domestic violence or abuse, and for families needing extra support with the wellbeing and development of children.

Hours:

Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm

Mallee Sexual Assault Unit Inc

The Mallee Domestic Violence Service (MDVS) offers 24-hour crisis support for victim survivors with or without children who are in crisis as a result of domestic violence. They offer crisis refuge accommodation, medium-security accommodation, short and long term counselling, advocacy, referrals and outreach services.

Contact:

Mildura: 03 5021 2130

Swan Hill: 03 5033 1899

Hours:

24 hours a day

Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS)

Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) operates a range of programs aimed at working towards ending family violence in Mallee communities including Meminar Ngangg Gimba – culturally appropriate and holistic case management support and crisis accommodation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children experiencing family violence.

Contact:

HQ: 03 5018 4100

Mildura: 03 5021 2130

Swan Hill: 03 5033 1899 (24 hours)

Hours:

Mon – Thurs 9:00am – 5:00pm

Fri 9:00am – 4:00pm