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📍 For Users in Australia

If you are experiencing physical, sexual, emotional, or economic abuse, these free and confidential services are available 24/7.

  • 1800RESPECT: The national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling service.

  • Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.

  • Economic & Financial Abuse:

    • National Debt Helpline: Free financial counselling for those experiencing economic control. Call 1800 007 007 NDH.org.au.

  • Online Safety:

    • eSafety Commissioner: Report serious online abuse or image-based abuse. eSafety.gov.au.

🌍 For International Users (Worldwide)

If you are outside Australia, use these directories to find local helplines and shelters in your country.

  • Lila.help (Global Network of Women’s Shelters): A comprehensive directory of verified support services for nearly every country in the world.

  • NO MORE Global Directory: Search by country to find local organizations specializing in domestic and sexual violence support.

  • Safe YOU App: A free, multilingual mobile app that provides direct access to safety tools and legal/psychosocial support worldwide.


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