If your matter is urgent or relates to immediate safety or crisis support, please contact:

Assistance for victims of crime

• 1800 RESPECT – Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselling – 1800 737 732

  Website: https://www.1800respect.org.au

• Domestic Violence Crisis Service (ACT) – (02) 6280 0900

  Website: https://dvcs.org.au

• Victim Support ACT – 1800 822 272 or (02) 6205 2066

  Website: https://www.victimsupport.act.gov.au

• Canberra Rape Crisis Centre – (02) 6247 2525

  Website: https://crcc.org.au

Assistance with Housing and Homelessness

• OneLink – is the central access point for all requests for ACT government support for housing and homelessness, youth housing, and crisis accommodation.
  Phone: 1800 176 468
  Website: https://www.onelink.org.au

• Lifeline – Mental Health Crisis Support – 13 11 14

  Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au

• Home Assessment and Acute Response Team (HAART) - Call Canberra Hospital and ask for HAART - (02) 5124 0000

  Website: https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/services-and-clinics/services/home-assessment-and-acute-response-team-haart

• Vinnies Street to Home – Provides outreach and case-managed transitional housing for people experiencing long-term homelessness.
  Website: https://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Find_Help/ACT/Housing_and_Homelessness/Street_to_Home/

• Toora Women’s Homelessness Service – Safe housing and support for women and children facing homelessness or family violence.
  Website: https://www.toora.org.au/homelessness-services/

• Orange Sky Canberra – Free mobile laundry and shower facilities for people experiencing homelessness.
  Website: https://orangesky.org.au/locations/canberra/

• Early Morning Centre (EMC) – Drop-in centre providing meals and essential support services in Civic.
  Website: https://www.canberracityuca.org.au/emc/Assistance for Financial counselling

• Care ACT - 1800 007 007

  Website:  https://www.carefcs.org/contact

Assistance for Women

• Women’s Legal Centre ACT – Free legal advice for women and gender-diverse people, specialising in family violence and family law.
  Website: https://womenslegalact.org/

• Multicultural Women’s Service (MARSS) – Confidential and culturally safe support for migrant and refugee women experiencing violence or hardship.
  Website: https://marss.org.au/

• YWCA Canberra – Housing Support – Transitional housing for women, including older single women.
  Website: https://ywca-canberra.org.au/what-we-do/housing/

• Women’s Health Service – ACT Health – Medical, counselling, and nutrition services for women.
  Website: https://www.health.act.gov.au/services-and-programs/womens-health-service