Family & Domestic Violence Supports
Free and low-cost services and resources for families
Family & Domestic Violence Supports
Where is the door?
Our first release of resources is for the Fremantle, Cockburn & Melville area.
Some of our resources are available state or nation-wide. Please check each resource for details.
Crisis Support
If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one experiencing violence
and abuse, tailored information and advice are available.
If you are looking for crisis support to for Mental Health, please click here.
If you or another person is in immediate risk of harm or in an emergency, dial 000 or visit the nearest hospital emergency department.
1800 RESPECT
- Australia Wide
Free service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia
Free 24/7 service provides support for women, with or without children, who are experiencing family and domestic violence.
Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia
24/7 information and referrals for men who are concerned about their violent and abusive behaviours and for male victims of family and domestic violence.
Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC)
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro
24/7 crisis and counselling service people of all genders over 13 years who have experienced recent sexual assault.
Community Navigators
If you are not sure where to start or need some support to reach out, speak to a community navigator.
Fremantle Women’s Health Centre
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Counselling and Community Connector services for women.
Fremantle Rockingham Family Support Network
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro
Community Navigators that assess the needs of families and connect them to a range of local support services.
Fremantle Library Connect
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
A walk in service at Fremantle Library for free advice, referrals and support.
Support for Families
Accommodation, outreach and assistance for families including women and children affected by family and domestic violence and men experiencing relationship difficulties.
The Lucy Saw Centre
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Emergency accommodation and outreach support for women and children affected by family and domestic violence.
Zonta House
- WA Metro
Accommodation and outreach service for women affected by family and domestic violence.
Communicare – Settle In
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, WA Metro
Supports migrant and refugee women experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, family and domestic violence.
Uniting WA – Aboriginal Women’s Support
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Support for Aboriginal Women experiencing or at risk of family domestic violence.
Men’s Referral Service
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Free counselling, information and referral service for men looking to change their behaviour.
Mensline Australia
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
24/7 support and information service for men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties.
Information & Resources
Free information, resources and training for those experiencing domestic violence or supporting a loved one.
YourToolkit.com
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Provides a free step-by-step guide on personal safety support services for people facing family and domestic violence.
Communicare / White Ribbon Australia
- Australia Wide, Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Free training on prevention of violence against women for workplaces.
RUAH Community Services
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia
Tips, links, help and resources – family and domestic violence.
Legal Support
Legal support for women experiencing family domestic violence, facing crisis or disadvantage.
Fremantle Community Legal Service
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville
Family violence lawyer can provide legal and non-legal support to clients currently or recently experiencing family and domestic violence.
Women’s Legal Service WA
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia
Provide legal advice and assistance to women in WA, including matters relating to family violence and family law.
Legal Yarn
- Fremantle Cockburn Melville, Western Australia
Telephone information services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Staffed by mob to support legal worries.
Support for those caring for a family member or friend with a disability, mental illness or who is frail due to age.
Support and information for young people, parents and carers and school communities.
Advice and information to support a friend through a tough time, whether it’s mental health issues, relationship problems or financial difficulties.
Someone who can talk through the best way to access help for your individual circumstances.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, try a community directory for more options.
Free and low-cost meals, food, accommodation and support services.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, try a community directory for more options.
Someone who can talk through the best way to access help for your individual circumstances.
Advice and information to support a friend through a tough time, whether it’s mental health issues, relationship problems or financial difficulties.
Support and information for young people, parents and carers and school communities.
Support for those caring for a family member or friend with a disability, mental illness or who is frail due to age.
