24 hours a day
McAuley Community Services for Women provide 24/7 crisis support and temporary accommodation for women and their children, including a safe house accessible 24/7 and secure and immediate accommodation (typically for 7 to 10 days). Their refuges provide longer-term (up to around 13 weeks) safe accommodation for families escaping violence who are still at risk and have nowhere else safe to go.
They also offer the Court Support 4 Kids program for women while they attend family violence legal matters.
24 hours a day
If you are experiencing family violence, there are services that can provide support and advice. They will listen to you and help you to explore your options and think about what you want to do next.
For support across Australia, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visit 1800respect.org.au.
We provide information, training, capability building and advocacy for organisations and professionals working to end family violence.
You can find general information about family violence on the Are you safe at home? website.
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