Domestic and family violence support during COVID-19

If you are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Domestic and family violence increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The safety of women and children is a priority.

Essential services, including the police and courts, are here to help you stay safe.

Crisis accommodation, counselling and other support services are also available.

The NSW Domestic Violence Line is always here for you. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call 1800 656 463
TTY 1800 67 14 42
Translating and Interpreting Services: 13 14 50

The NSW Domestic Violence Line can:

Can’t talk right now? Use the 1800RESPECT online chat service instead of calling.

Need more information? Find out about other services and supports on the Department of Communities and Justice website.

Find out how to stay safe online if there is a chance someone will check which websites you visit or use technology in other ways to control or harass you.
Online and technology-facilitated abuse provides further information on technology-facilitated abuse.
You can also Report image-based abuse to the eSafety Commissioner via this link.

1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732 – support for any person affected by domestic and family violence.
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 – support for children affected by family violence.
MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78 – support for men experiencing domestic and family violence.
Rape and Domestic Violence Service Australia / NSW Rape Crisis – 1800 424 017 – counselling for people of all genders whose lives have been impacted by sexual assault.

Beyond Blue – 1800 51 23 48 – support service produced by Beyond Blue to help you find information, advice and strategies to manage your mental wellbeing.
NSW Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511 – professional help and advice for your mental health.

There is also a range of COVID-19 mental health services available to support you.