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Violence is not always physical

For confidential support, talk to a Mater Health professional or contact a specialist domestic, family and sexual violence service.

Your safety and wellbeing matters.

National, Queensland-wide and location specific helplines close to Mater Hospital's across Queensland are listed below.

National contacts

1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732

Available 24 hours a day.

Australia-wide domestic and family violence and sexual assault counselling service. Online help or by phone.

Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

Australia-wide, free, confidential counselling service by phone or website. Dedicated to children and young people 5-25 years old. Available 24 hours a day.

Telephone Interpreter Service - 131 450

Online help or by phone.

An interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people with limited English language proficiency and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.

Men’s Referral Service - 1300 766 491

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

National service providing free, anonymous and confidential telephone counselling information and referrals for men to assist them to take action to stop using violent and controlling behaviour.

13Yarn - 13 92 76

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

National crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trained crisis supporter.

Inner Boy – An app for men

Available free from October 1, 2024 the app invites 30 minutes of engagement a day, for 30 days, empowering men to heal. Inner Boy emphasises the pivotal role of community and collective healing in breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma while advocating for healthy masculinity role modelling.
Inner Boy encourages men to overcome shame, while taking responsibility for their actions and their own healing. The app promotes positive mental health and a safer more empathetic society. “What we do not transform, we inevitably transmit”.

Statewide contacts

DVConnect Women's line - 1800 811 811

Available 24 hours a day.

Queensland- wide domestic and family violence telephone counselling service. Includes access to a safe refuge accomodation network and referral to specialist services throughout Queensland.

DVConnect Men's line - 1800 600 636

7 days a week, 9am till 12 midnight.

Queensland Men's line offers free and confidential support to assist men who are using abuse or experiencing absue in intimate or family relationships. Mensline can increase men's safety if they are fearful, or support men to chnage their abusive behaviour. Men's Line can refer men to specialised behaviour change programs in their community.

Queensland Elder Abuse Help Line - 1300 651 192

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Free information and support services for people who experience or witness the abuse of an older person.

Queensland Sexual assault counselling service - 1800 010 120

Available 7.30am till 11.30pm, 7 days a week.

Queensland-wide, free and anonymous sexual assault counselling, support and guidance.

Women’s Legal Service Hotline - 1800 957 957

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.

Offers free, confidential legal advice and support for Queensland women on domestic and family violence, family separation, divorce, child safety, sexual assault matters or attending court. Interpreters can be arranged.

SPEAQ

Your link to specialist professionals and services in Queensland assisting men to end abusive behaviour. Locate specialist counsellors, behaviour change programs and related tools and information.

MATE Bystander

Ever wanted to know what to say or how to “be there” for a loved one, a friend or even a stranger who is in an unhealthy, toxic, or abusive relationship?

Be There is a free APP that educates and guides you how to help someone in your life impacted by Domestic and Family Violence, giving you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to speak up.

Brisbane

BDVS - Brisbane Domestic Violence Service - 07 3217 2544

In-person or by phone.

Large specialist domestic and family violence support for Brisbane women. Offers practical help, safety upgrades, resources, counselling and legal supports to stay safe. Operating business hours with a crisis after-hours line.

IWSS Immigrant Women’s Support Service - 07 3846 3490

In-person, online or by phone.

Specialist domestic and family violence support for Brisbane women from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Redland

Details for specialist DFV services surrounding Mater Private Hospital Redland include:

Centre For Women & Co - 07 3050 3060

An not-for-profit organisation that exists to educate, support and empower women and their families across the Redlands and Logan region.

Springfield

Details for specialist DFV services surrounding Mater Private Hospital Springfield include:

Domestic Violence Action Centre - 07 3816 3000

Providing free and confidential services for people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence in catchment areas within South East Queensland.

Bundaberg

Details for specialist DFV services surrounding Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg include:

EDON Place - 07 4153 6820

A not-for-profit community based organisation providing specialist domestic and family violence support services in the Bundaberg and North Burnett regions.

Rockhampton

Details for specialist DFV services surrounding Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton include

CatholicCare DFV Response Program - 07 4977 4107

Our local response teams at CatholicCare understand the complex reality of domestic and family violence and offer support and services to all affected.

Mackay

Details for specialist DFV services surrounding Mater Private Hospital Mackay include:

Domestic Violence Resource Service - 07 4953 1788

A free service that offers support and information to women, adolescents and children experiencing domestic and family violence.

Townsville

Details for specialist DFV services surrounding Mater Private Hospital Townsville include:

NQ Domestic Violence Resource Service - 07 4721 2888

Aims to provide a range of crisis intervention, face-to-face assistance and group programs for victims and perpetrators of domestic and family violence.

Domestic and Family Violence in Pregnancy

Domestic and family violence is when a person like a partner or family member uses power and control to dominate or hurt you. It can happen in many forms, like physical harm, insults, tracking your movements, breaking your things, or cutting you off from your friends.

For some women, domestic and family violence begins during their pregnancy, or this can be a time when it gets worse. Sometimes abuse is aimed at your unborn baby which can affect the wellbeing of you both.

You deserve to live free from control, violence, and fear. Watch this video to learn more about domestic and family violence, and how you can seek and receive help.

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