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What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence is the use of threats, force or intimidation to control or manipulate a family member, partner or former partner. It is typically where one person tries to exert power and control over the other, usually through fear. It can include physical, sexual, emotional, social, verbal, spiritual, and economic abuse. Violence is not limited to physical violence, it can be the threat of violence.
Domestic violence can occur between current or former intimate partners, as well as acts of violence between a parent and a child, between siblings, and more.
Behaviour towards victims can include limiting their access to finances, preventing them from contacting family and friends, demeaning and humiliating them, threatening them or their children with injury or death, and acts of physical violence. If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, there is FREE help available 24/7.
Yourtoolkit.com provides a free, step-by-step guide on personal safety, support services and money matters for people facing family and domestic violence.

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Support Services

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1800 Respect National Helpline

National online and telephone counselling and support service for people who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, sexual assault and/or domestic and family violence, their family and friends, and frontline and isolated workers.
Phone: 1800 737 732

WA Women's Domestic Violence 24h Helpline

WA Domestic Violence Helpline provides support for women, with or without children, who are experiencing family and domestic violence in Western Australia (including referrals to women’s refuges).
Phone: 1800 007 339
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DV Assist

For regional, rural or remote Western Australia if you are experiencing family and domestic violence, you can access anonymous, confidential, free counselling from a non-government agency.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 8 pm
Phone: 188 080 083
Chat: DVassist Web Chat
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Waratah

Family and domestic violence counselling, education and community services.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Phone: 1800 017 303 (Business Hours)
Email: waratah@waratah.asn.au
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Crisis Care

They provide information and referrals for people experiencing crisis and can be contacted for advice around homelessness services. Those experiencing Family and Domestic Violence may also contact Crisis Care to discuss accommodation assistance and support services.
Phone: 1800 199 008
Text: 0477 13 11 14
Chat: Lifeline Crisis Online Chat Service | Lifeline Australia
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Tuart House

South west crisis accommodation, support and advocacy service for women and their children experiencing family violence.
Cost: Free
Hours: 24/7
Phone: 9752 2785
Mobile outreach service: 0434 473 496
Email: Tuarthouseoutreach@communicare.org.au
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Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC)

Hours: 24/7
Crisis Line: 1800 199 888 for recent sexual assaults (in the last 2 weeks).
Request a counselling appointment.
Hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Phone: 08 6458 1828
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The Line

Support for young people in relationships. What’s ok and what’s not ok when it comes to sex, dating and relationships. For 14 years and older.
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Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Hours: 24/7
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Chat: Ab out WebChat
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Lifeline WA

Phone: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14
Chat: Lifeline Crisis Online Chat Service | Lifeline Australia
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MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia offers free professional phone and online counselling to men across Australia 24 hours a day. Our experienced counsellors are here to listen, understand, and provide support for a range of issues.
Phone: 1300 789 978
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Men’s Referral Service

Support for men who use violence to change their behaviour. Free help, referrals and couselling for men.
Hours: 24/7
Phone: 1300 766 491
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Reporting domestic violence

It is very important to report domestic violence in order to protect the person experiencing it. Reports form the basis for protection orders and provide evidence for the orders to be put in place. Reports can be anonymous via Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000

Technology and Safety

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, safety is the top priority. Since it’s hard to predict when a situation might escalate, it’s important to be prepared. Here are some tips to help you stay safe.

Technology Safety: Trust your instincts. If you suspect the abuser knows too much, they may be monitoring your phone, computer, or email. Abusers can use spyware or keylogging programs to track your activities without your knowledge. To reduce this risk, use a ‘safer computer’ at a library, community center, or friend’s house when seeking help.

Visit WESNET’s Safety Net Australia website for more information on technology safety in the context of domestic violence.

If you believe someone is monitoring your devices, use a computer, tablet, or phone that isn’t being tracked to visit this website. Afterward, exit and delete it from your browser history. For more details, visit WESNET’s website.