Are you experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence? Seeking to support someone who is? 1800Respect can help.
* Available any time.
* Provides a professional telephone and online crisis and trauma counselling service to assist people who have been or who are affected by sexual assault, domestic, or family violence.

Domestic and Family Violence Resources List. Compiled by the NSW Health Statewide Domestic Violence Network for use within health services.

Free confidential legal information, advice and referrals for women in NSW with a focus on domestic violence and Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders.

The DVLO is a specialist police officer, trained in the dynamics of domestic and family violence, child protection procedures, victim support and court AVO processes required for the protection of victims of family violence.

Provides telephone counselling, information and referrals for women and same-sex partners who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.

The Shelter aims to provide temporary supported accommodation for women in times crisis such as homelessness and /or domestic violence. We provide a safe, non-threatening environment for women that will assist them through their emotional and physical crisis.

Professional case managers assist with:
* Temporary supported accommodation
* Resolution of the crisis
* Assisting, creating and exploring housing options
* Promotion of good health and well being
* Life skills to promote independence and self esteem
* Women only (no children)

Domestic violence service providing transitional housing, counselling, information, advice, advocacy and referral.
Manly Warringah Women’s Resource Centre is a not for profit community-based service for women and vulnerable families, including women and children escaping domestic and family violence. We operate Bringa Women and Children’s Refuge – Northern Beaches, Delvena Women and Children’s Refuge – Lower North Shore and the Northern Beaches Family Support Service.

MWS will accept women from across the Northern Beaches (and further afield if necessary).
Women in custody of a child/children can get referrals to other shelters and refuges by contacting:
* Manly Warringah Women’s Resource Centre – (02) 9971 4499
* Domestic Violence 24-hour Crisis Line – 1800 65 64 63
* Homeless Line (8am-10pm, 7 days) – 1800 23 45 66

A shelter in the Lower North Shore of Sydney supporting women and their children who need help because of domestic violence.

The Men’s Referral Service is an anonymous and confidential telephone service for men.
It provides a central point of contact for men who are wanting to stop their violent or abusive behaviour towards their family members, but are not sure how or where to go for advice. Women, family and friends are also able to access telephone counselling.

Provides information, support, legal advocacy and assistance to women through the court process seeking information about gaining court protection.
Domestic violence court advocacy service for women.

Provides specialist court support and legal advice service for LGBTI people affected by domestic and family violence.
Service Times:
* 9am – 5pm Monday, Thursday and Friday
* 9am – 8pm Tuesday and Wednesday
* Closed for Lunch each day: 1pm – 2pm

Links families and young people to support services for domestic violence, housing, mental health, financial, cultural, and similar problems.

Relationship information and counselling services for young people.
This website talks about relationships, gender, sex, bystander action, technology and communication ; how to keep it healthy and respectful, and avoid crossing the line into behaviour that makes someone feel frightened, intimidated or diminished.

Domestic and family violence is a growing issue within our society and at The Northern Centre we aim to assist and help people experiencing any form of abuse.
The Northern Centre service covers Ryde, Hunters Hill, Hornsby (Epping) and Ku-ring-Gai areas, Lane Cove, Willoughby, North Sydney and Mosman.

Victims Services’ Victims Access Line (VAL) provides a single entry point for victims of crime in NSW to assist them in accessing services including counselling and financial assistance.

Provides gender specific and culturally appropriate legal support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children and youth. Provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are victims of violence access to appropriate legal representation, advice and referral.

A community legal centre providing women across NSW with a range of free legal services including specialist legal services relating to domestic and family violence, sexual assault, family law, discrimination, victims support, care and protection, human rights and access to justice.