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Australia's domestic, family & sexual violence counselling, information & support service. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call.

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National Coming Out Day is an opportunity to celebrate the courage, diversity and contributions of LGBTQIA+ communities, while recognising that many people continue to experience discrimination and exclusion from services.

Seeking support can be difficult, especially when there are concerns about being understood, respected or believed.

1800RESPECT counsellors are here to support you and refer you to local specialist services. To start a conversation:
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services.

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1800RESPECT’s 16 Days of Activism campaign for 2026 is now live. You can access our information, resources and merchandise here: https://t.co/976xCSDrJt

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign runs from 25 November to 10 December annually, and calls for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

We all play a very important role in upholding and protecting the rights of others around us. If you know someone affected by violence and abuse: believe, listen and support them. Your response can make a big difference.

Support is available if you or someone you know is affected by domestic, family and sexual violence.
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services

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October is Mental Health Month, acknowledging the importance of mental health, and the supports that are available.

1800RESPECT recognises that traumatic events can impact your mental health and wellbeing. If you are worried about your mental health, there are a range of services that can support you.

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, you can contact Lifeline 24/7 on 12 11 14 or visit https://t.co/BHzQAyOCIN.

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic, family or sexual violence, 1800RESPECT is available for counselling, information and support.

To start a conversation:
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services

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Today is International Translation Day.

If you feel more comfortable speaking in a language other than English, you can contact 1800RESPECT using the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS). Our counsellors are here to support you in the language that feels safe and most familiar to you.

You can call 1800RESPECT and we will organise an interpreter through TIS. If you prefer, you can also contact TIS directly on 131 450 and ask them to connect you with us.

To call 1800RESPECT,
📞 dial 1800 737 732.

You can also contact us by:
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services

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Domestic, family and sexual violence can affect people across their entire lifespan and older people are at an increased risk of abuse.

Violence and abuse towards older people can incorporate many forms including technology-facilitated abuse. Any abuse that happens via mobile, online or digital technologies falls into this category. Examples include family members tracking their location or harassing them via messages.

1800RESPECT offers free, confidential support to anyone in Australia experiencing violence and abuse.
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services

(Image text: Older people also experience technology-facilitated abuse: 1 in 3 people aged 65–74 years have experienced technology-facilitated abuse in their lifetime. 1 in 4 people aged 75 years and over have experienced technology-facilitated abuse in their lifetime in both age groups (65-74 years and 75 years and over), men were more likely than women to have experienced technology-facilitated abuse in their lifetime. Source: Powell et al. 2022.)

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For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, our counsellors will listen and work in ways that are culturally sensitive, respectful and inclusive.

We understand that culture, family, kinship, community and connection to Country are central to social and emotional wellbeing.

Our counsellors listen without judgement, honour your strengths, respect cultural identity and lived experiences as you are the expert in your own life.

We recognise everyone's journey is different. You can share as much or as little as you choose, and you will be supported with care, compassion and respect.

When you’re ready to talk, we are available 24/7, so you can talk to us at a time that suits you:
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services

(Image text: When you contact 1800RESPECT, our counsellors will follow your lead and support you at your pace. We can also refer you to specialist support services.)

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Father's Day can be a difficult and stressful time for families affected by domestic, family and sexual violence. If you are a father, father figure or someone who provides care to others and you are experiencing violence and abuse there is support available.

1800RESPECT counsellors are available 24/7, so you can contact us at a time that suits you.
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services

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Housing insecurity remains one of the most significant barriers for someone to leave a domestic and family violence situation.

Many factors contribute to the challenge of securing safe housing, including disrupted employment and unpaid leave, or discrimination against single mothers, people on income support, and pet owners.

Across Australia, there are housing supports available for people impacted by violence. You can search our Service Directory for housing services near you: https://t.co/G1JO4HeFsk

A 1800RESPECT counsellor can also support you with information, counselling and referrals.
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services

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Men and boys are affected by domestic, family and sexual violence. 1800RESPECT counsellors work with men and boys to understand their situation and can provide options for them to access further support.

1800RESPECT counsellors are available 24/7 to provide information, support and referrals via a range of contact methods:
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services

(Image text: Q: Does 1800RESPECT support men who have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence? A: Yes, we support all people in Australia who have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic, family and sexual violence.)

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For people living in rural, regional and remote areas, accessing local resources and support for domestic, family and sexual violence may be difficult. This can be due to physical barriers like limited local support services, lack of transport and poor network coverage.

There are also additional barriers, for example – low confidence in the confidentiality of support due to the likelihood that the police, health professional or case worker may know them personally. This can cause a potential risk or reluctance to reach out.

1800RESPECT is available 24/7, nationwide, so you can contact us at a time that suits you:
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services

(Image text: For people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence in rural, regional and remote communities it can be hard to reach out for support. Why? A common reason is that there is a high likelihood they already know the police, health professional or domestic and family violence worker who will be supporting them.)

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The Service Directory on the 1800RESPECT website has information about a number of different organisations that provide support to people affected by domestic, family and sexual violence. This includes local, state-based and national services.

You can search based on the type of service you need, using keywords or your location.

You can also contact 1800RESPECT directly for referrals and further information about what support services would best suit you and your situation.

📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services.

(Image text: Did you know you can search the 1800RESPECT Service Directory to find local domestic, family and sexual violence support near you? You can find support in: Housing, finance, legal, health and more)

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Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day.

Non-binary people’s experience of domestic, family and sexual violence can be intensified by gendered drivers of violence, including gender-based and identity-based abuse, discrimination and systemic barriers to support.

Having access to support is critical. 1800RESPECT is available 24/7 to provide counselling, information and referrals.

To find specialised support services in your area, visit our Service Directory - https://t.co/atrR79cvWK

You can contact a 1800RESPECT counsellor via:
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services.

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The national emergency alert test will take place on 27 July 2026.

All compatible devices (such as phones and tablets) across Australia will receive a loud test alert. The sound will play even if devices are on silent or ‘do not disturb’.

If you have a hidden or safety phone as part of your domestic, family and sexual violence safety plan, there are steps you can take to prepare.

If you’re unsure what option is safest for you, 1800RESPECT is here to help.

📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services

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Image based abuse is when someone shares or threatens to share nude, explicit or other intimate images or video of you without consent.

Sharing or threatening to share intimate images in domestic and family violence can be part of coercive control and abusive behaviour that uses manipulation, and fear to control you.

If someone shares or threatens to share an intimate image or video of you, the @eSafety Commissioner can help have the content removed or stop the threats. You can learn more about image-based abuse here: https://t.co/7l3zF7UWcR

1800RESPECT counsellors can also support you with information, counselling and referrals:
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services

(Image text: Even if someone is threatening to share nude, explicit or other intimate images or video of you, but hasn’t actually shared them, it is a form of image-based abuse.)

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This year’s NAIDOC Week theme, “Fifty Years of Deadly” celebrates the leadership and cultural pride of First Nations people, while honouring the generations who advocated for their voices to be heard and their stories told.

First Nations communities continue to experience higher rates of family violence due to a range of factors including systemic inequities and intergenerational trauma. At 1800RESPECT, we provide a space for First Nations people to heal, create change and move forward.

When contacting 1800RESPECT, our counsellors are guided by what you want to talk about and how much information you feel comfortable sharing.

To start a conversation:
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services

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1800RESPECT provides information and support for professionals who assist people who have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence.

You can find resources for professionals on our website: https://t.co/3MBMWJJ8yz

You can also contact 1800RESPECT for support:
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services.

(Image text: Did you know? 1800RESPECT supports professionals working in the domestic, family, and sexual violence sector. We provide information and support acknowledging the emotional impact of this work, and promote wellbeing, reflection, and safe and compassionate practices.)

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Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness about the various forms of abuse experienced by older persons.

For older people, it can be difficult to speak up about what is happening, especially in circumstances where they may be dependent on, or living with, a family member or carer who is violent and abusive.

If you are an older person or know an older person experiencing abuse, 1800RESPECT can support you.

📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services.

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At 1800RESPECT, we provide a confidential space for First Nations people affected by domestic, family and sexual violence to seek support.

When contacting 1800RESPECT, our counsellors are guided by what you want to talk about and how much information you feel comfortable sharing.

To start a conversation:
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call services.

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Australia’s new national emergency alert system will be tested soon to make sure it works during emergencies like natural disasters.

People in some communities will receive a test alert in June 2026, before the rest of Australia in July 2026.

During the test, a loud sound will play on all compatible devices, even if they are on silent or ‘do not disturb’. If a device is turned off, the alert will sound when it is switched back on.

If you use a hidden or safety phone and are affected by domestic, family and sexual violence it’s important you plan ahead. 1800RESPECT counsellors can help you think through your options and plan what feels safest for you.

Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit https://t.co/BsKlw97qme for online chat and video call services.

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Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week, a dedicated time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation.

When speaking with our counsellors, conversations are guided by what you want to talk about and how much information you feel comfortable sharing.

To start a conversation:
📞 Call 1800 737 732
📱 Text 0458 737 732
💻 Visit https://t.co/65chOxKh8h for online chat and video call options

(Image text: The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. 1800RESPECT can support you if you have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence.)

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