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Sexual assault support
If you’ve been sexually assaulted, you can get help and support. There are a number of services available nationally, such as 1800 RESPECT, but there are also state- and territory-based services as well.
This can help if:
- you're not sure what sexual assault support services are available
- you want information on sexual assault support services in your state
- you want information on phone-based and online support services.
Translation or hearing and speech impairment help
Translating and Interpreting Service
For callers who require a translating or interpreting service.
Phone 13 14 50 and ask them to contact the phone number of the service you want to get in touch with below.
National Relay Service
For callers who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment.
TTY/Voice Calls: Phone 133 677 and ask them to contact the number you want below.
Speak and Listen: Phone 1300 555 727 and ask them to contact the number you want below.
National sexual assault support
1800 RESPECT
Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence counselling phone and webchat. Free 24/7
Phone: 1800 737 732
Adults Surviving Child Abuse
Telephone counselling and digital support for survivors
Phone: 1300 657 380
Bravehearts
Telephone counselling for survivors and child protection advocacy
Phone: 1800 272 831
Living Well
Online support for male survivors of sexual assault
New South Wales
Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Hotline
Telephone and online crisis counselling
Phone: (02) 9819 6565 or 1800 424 017
NSW Health Sexual Assault Services
Directory of support services in New South Wales
Survivors & Mates Support Network (SAMSN)
Group support for male survivors
Australian Capital Territory
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC)
Free face-to-face support services for victims/survivors
Phone: (02) 6247 2525
Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (SAMSSA)
Counselling support, face-to-face or over the telephone for male survivors
Phone: (02) 6247 2525
Northern Territory
Northern Territory Crisis Line
Phone: 1800 019 116
Sexual Assault Referral Centre (Darwin)
Available 24/7
Phone: (08) 8922 6472
Sexual Assault Referral Centre and Counsellor (Alice Springs)
Available 24/7
Phone: (08) 8952 6075
Queensland
Sexual Assault Helpline
Available 7.30 am – 11.30 pm, 7 days/week
Phone: 1800 010 120
Mensline (DV Connect)
Free confidential telephone, counselling, referral and support service for men
Available 9 am – 11.30 pm, 7 days/week
Phone: 1800 600 636
Sexual Assault Services
Directory for support services in Queensland
South Australia
Yarrow Place
24 hour crisis response service, professional counselling, support groups, collection of forensic evidence
Phone: (08) 8226 8787 or 1800 817 421
South Australia’s Victim Support Service
Phone: (08) 8231 5626 or 1800 182 368
Tasmania
Southern Sexual Assault Service (SASS)
Available 24/7 - Face-to-face, telephone and online support services
Phone: (03) 6231 1817
Laurel House Launceston
24/7 Crisis Line
Phone: 0409 800 394
Support and counselling
Phone: (03) 6334 2740
Victoria
Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
Available 24/7 - Face-to-face, telephone and online support services
Phone: 1800 806 292
Victorian Women’s Health Services
Face-to-face, telephone and online support services for women in Victoria
Phone: (03) 9664 9300
Western Australia
Sexual Assault Resource Centre
Emergency sexual assault (rape crisis) service for Perth, Western Australia
kemh.health.wa.gov.au/Our-services/Statewide-Services/SARC
Phone: Admin 08 6458 1820, 24hr Crisis line: 08 6458 1828
What can I do now?
- Contact 1800 RESPECT to find out more information and get support.
- If you’re in immediate danger, call 000.
- Find out more about sexual assault.