Where to get help

My Aged Care: Elder abuse concerns. Information on elder abuse and contact details for information and support options in every State and Territory.
ACT – ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service (ADACAS) - (02) 6242 5060
NSW – NSW Elder Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221
NT – Elder Abuse Information Line - 1800 037 072
QLD – Elder Abuse Prevention Unit - 1300 651 192. Interstate call (07) 3867 2525.
SA – Elder Abuse Phoneline - 1800 372 310
TAS – Tasmanian Elder Abuse Helpline - 1800 441 169 or (03) 6237 0047
VIC – Senior Rights Victoria - 1300 368 821
WA – Elder Abuse Helpline - 1300 724 679
WA – Advocare - 1300 724 679 (Perth) or 1800 655 566 (rural)
National Aged Care Advocacy Line on 1800 700 600 or visit the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) website to find out more about advocacy services.

1800 RESPECT provides to access telephone or online counselling, information on safety planning, and information on how to support someone who is experiencing domestic and family violence. Call 1800 737 732.
Lifeline provides Australians experiencing a personal crisis with 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14.

ACT – Domestic Violence Crisis Service – 02 6280 0900 (24/7)
NSW – Domestic Violence Line – 1800 656 463 or 1800 671 442 (24/7)
NT – Domestic Violence Crisis Line – 1800 019 116 (24/7)
QLD – DV Connect Crisis Support – 1800 811 811 (24/7)
SA – Women’s Safety Services – 1800 003 308 (24/7)
TAS – Family Response and Referral Line – 1800 633 937 (24/7)
VIC – Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre (24/7)
WA – Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline – 1800 007 339 (24/7)

Relationships Australia provides support groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners. To be connected to the nearest Relationships Australia. Call 1300 364 277.
Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline. Victims Services has a dedicated contact line for Aboriginal victims of crime who would like information on victims’ rights, how to access counselling and financial assistance. Call 1800 019 123.
The Victims Access Line provides free counselling and financial assistance for victims of crime. Call 1800 633 063 or the Aboriginal contact line 1800 019 123.

NSW - Family & Community Services Link2home Domestic Violence Line. Call 1800 656 463.

Mensline Australia provides a free service offering national telephone and online support, information and referrals for men with family and relationship concerns. Call 1300 789 978.
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636

Black Dog Institute is dedicated to understanding, preventing and treating mental illness. The website provides a range of self help tools and apps as well as general information on mental health.
Beyond Blue – provides immediate crisis support including Call Back Service. Call 1300 22 4636