Specialist sexual assault support services

Sexual harassment includes a wide range of behaviours including actual or attempted rape or sexual assault. There are specialist services that can provide support if you are sexually assaulted or raped.

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If you, or someone else, is in immediate danger you should call the police on 000. If there is no immediate danger but you or someone else needs police assistance, phone 131 444.

Sexual harassment includes a wide range of behaviours including actual or attempted rape or sexual assault. There are specialist services that can provide support if you are sexually assaulted or raped.

On this page you can find the contact information for specialist sexual assault and rape support services in each state and territory.

Sexual assault and rape specialist support services

Click on your state or territory to find the contact information for specialist sexual assault and rape support services in your area.

1800 Respect

  • 1800RESPECT is the National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
  • They offer confidential counselling and support, 24/7.
  • Phone: 1800 737 732  
  • Website: 1800respect.org.au

Lifeline

  • Lifeline is a national number which can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state.
  • Phone: 13 11 14 (24 hours)
  • www.lifeline.org.au

Canberra Sexual Health Centre

Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (SAMSSA)

  • Phone: (02) 6287 3935

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre

NSW Rape Crisis Centre

NSW Sexual Violence Helpline

  • Provides support for anyone in NSW impacted by sexual assault (including friends, families and supporters). 
  • Phone: 1800 424 017 (24 hours)
  • Online counselling is also available.

Domestic Violence Line

  • Phone: 1800 656 463 (24 hours)

Sexual Assault Referral Services (SARC)

  • Free 24-hour emergency service that provides crisis counselling and other support needs to both adult and children who have experienced any form of sexual assault or sexual abuse, either recently or in the past.
  • Phone (Alice Springs): (08) 8955 4500
  • Phone (Alice Springs after hours): 0401 114 181
  • Phone (Darwin): (08) 8922 6472
  • Phone (Katherine): (08) 8973 8524
  • Phone (Tennant Creek): (08) 8962 4361
  • Website: https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/hospitals-health-services/sexual-assault-referral-centres

Ruby Gaea

  • Darwin-based
  • Provides free counselling and support to women and children who have experienced sexual assault at any time in their life.
  • Phone: (08) 8945 0155
  • Website: https://rubygaea.net.au/

Brisbane Rape & Incest Survivors Support Centre

Sexual Assault Help Line

Bravehearts (support for survivors of child sexual assault)

 

Yarrow Place Rape & Sexual Assault Service

  • Free call: 1800 817 421
  • Phone: (08) 8226 8777
  • Phone (after hours and emergency): (08) 8226 8787
  • Website: www.yarrowplace.sa.gov.au

Laurel House 

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Sexual Assault Services Victoria

Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC)

Waratah Support Centre (Bunbury)

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