We’re here to help LGBTQ+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic and family violence by providing a range of resources and support services.
Check out our sexual, domestic & family violence website Say It Out Loud.
Say It Out Loud is a national resource for LGBTQ+ communities and service providers, that works to prevent and respond to sexual, domestic and family violence. The site includes information about healthy relationships, as well as information and support for people who are experiencing and using violence. Say It Out Loud contains resources for community members who want to support their friends and loved ones, and for professionals as well. The site contains a national service finder and other resources.
Report An Incident
If it’s an emergency always call Triple Zero (000). If it’s not urgent, call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444. You can also make an anonymous call without giving your name by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Domestic Violence Liaison officers (DVLOs) have special training in working with people who are experiencing domestic and family violence. Most police stations have a DVLO. For more information click here.
Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers (GLLOs) are specially trained to support LGBTQ+ people. For more information on GLLOs, click here.
If you’re not happy with the service you have received from the police, the NSW Police Force has an internal complaints process. For more information please visit the NSW Police website.
For more information about how you can get help following an experience of intimate partner or family violence, see the Getting Help section of Say It Out Loud.
Domestic & Family Violence Resources
Visit Say It Out Loud for a range of domestic and family violence research reports and resources, including:
LGBTQ+ People’s Experiences and Perceptions of Sexual Violence Report
This report outlines the findings from two NSW based surveys ACON conducted that relate to community experiences and perceptions of sexual violence.
LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Toolkit
This toolkit talks about how LGBTQ+ communities can contribute to respectful, consent focused cultures and challenge behaviours that can lead to sexual violence. The toolkit also aims to provide information to people who know someone who has experienced violence, or a worried someone they know is using sexually violent behaviours.
Friends and Family Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to support friends and family members of people who have experienced or used sexual, domestic and family violence, to safely intervene or provide support.
Transfemme
Transfemme is Zoe Belle Gender Collective’s website which provides stories, tips and resources to support healthier relationships between trans women and cis, straight and bi+ men.
LGBTIQ+ learning lounge
eSafety have developed the LGBTIQ+ learning lounge to provide practical safety information on a range of topics including meeting online, dealing with online abuse and building resilience.
Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Support
ACON provides specialist Care Coordination & Counselling support, information and referral services to LGBTQ+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic and family violence or have had increased risk to their safety during the COVID period. This is a short-term service that helps people to access the necessary supports and services to build safety and improve their mental and physical wellbeing, including health, social, financial and legal support services.
This service is offered face to face in Sydney. It is also available via telehealth for people living in Sydney or across regional NSW.
For more information or to undertake a brief intake assessment, please complete the Online Intake Form or contact your nearest ACON office.
This service is funded by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
Domestic and Family Violence Support Services
ACON provide counselling and care coordination support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic and/or family violence. For more information or to undertake a brief intake assessment, please contact your nearest ACON office or to enquire about making an appointment click here.
1800RESPECT Helpline
Information and support for anyone in Australia experiencing DFV or sexual assault, 24 hours/day, 7 days/ week. The website has an LGBTIQ specific information section.
1800 737 732
1800respect.org.au
Full Stop Australia
Counsellors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via telephone or online chat. We also provide face to face counselling in a number of locations across NSW.24/7 telephone and online crisis counselling service for anyone in NSW who has experienced or is at risk of sexual assault and their non offending supporters.
1800 385 578
fullstop.org.au
RSPCA – Safe Beds for Pets
Provides temporary safe housing for pets of LGBTIQ people who are escaping domestic violence.
(02) 9782 4408
rspcansw.org.au
NSW Victims Services
Confidential support, free counselling, financial assistance, referral and information for all victims of DFV in NSW.
1800 633 063
Aboriginal Line: 1800 019 123
victims services.justice.nsw.gov.au
Mensline
Australian wide telephone counselling (6 sessions) and referrals for men.
1300 789 978
mensline.org.au
Lifeline
National crisis and suicide prevention telephone counselling, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
13 11 14
lifeline.org.au
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (known as Aboriginal medical services/AMS)
ACCHS are health services initiated by Aboriginal people, based in a local Aboriginal community, which delivers a wholistic and culturally appropriate health service. To find the contact details of your nearest service visit:
health.nsw.gov.au/aboriginal pages/contact.aspx
Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Service
Legal advice and support for a range of issues, including DFV. For all women LBTI inclusive.
1800 686 587
wirringabaiya.org.au
To find additional services, or services outside of NSW, see Say It Out Loud’s National Service Finder here.
LGBTIQ+ Specific Services
These services are only available to call during office hours, unless otherwise specified.
ACON
LGBTQ+I health organisation offering information, referrals, counselling, advocacy and practical support for LGBTQ+I people in NSW experiencing DFV.
(02) 9206 2000
acon.org.au
Say it Out Loud
Provides information and support for LGBTQ+ people to have healthy intimate and family relationships, get help for unhealthy or unsafe relationships and support their friends. We also have a focus on consent and sexual violence.
sayitoutloud.org.au
Inner City Legal Centre, Safe Relationships Project
Free legal advice and court support for LGBTIQ+ people experiencing DFV in NSW.
(02) 9332 1966
iclc.org.au/our-services/safe-relationships-project
QLIFE
Free telephone and web-based counselling, referrals and support for LGBTQ+I people and their families.
3pm – 12am every day.
1800 184 527
qlife.org.au
Twenty10
Provide a wide range of support services across New South Wales supporting people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities, their families and communities, including specialised services for young people (12-26), such as case management, counselling and supported accommodation. As well as information, referral and support for all ages.
(02) 8594 9555, rural free call: 1800 65 2010
twenty10.org.au
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline
For anyone in Australia who is from the LGBTQIA+ community who has recently or in the past experienced sexual domestic or family violence. Family members, friends and supporters of someone from the LGBTQIA+ community who has experienced sexual domestic or family violence. Others who may be impacted by violence targeted toward the LGBTQIA+ community, including professionals.
1800 497 212, available 24/7
fullstop.org.au/get-help/our-services/rainbowviolenceandabusesupport
The Gender Centre
Provides services such as counselling, accommodation, outreach and support for transgender, gender queer and gender questioning people in NSW.
(02) 9569 2366
gendercentre.org.au
InterLink
InterLink brings people together to talk about living with innate variations in sex characteristics with the support of trained counsellors and intersex peer workers
07 3017 1724
ilink.net.au
To find additional services, or services outside of NSW, see Say It Out Loud’s National Service Finder here.
Legal Advice
Community Legal Centres (CLC) provide free legal advice, referrals and some representation to people who live and work in their area.
Community Legal Centres NSW: (02) 9212 7333
The Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) provides a state-wide specialist free legal advice service for anyone who identifies as LGBTIQ throughout NSW.
(02) 9332 1966
To find additional services, or services outside of NSW, see Say It Out Loud’s National Service Finder here.
