Support and Referral
| The Huon Domestic Violence Service works closely with other service providers to ensure the best possible outcome for the person/ families requiring support and assistance.
TASMANIA POLICE EMERGENCY CALLS 000 |
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| Service | Contact Details |
| Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (Safe at Home)
Counselling and support for adults and children experiencing domestic and family violence The service operates from 9am to midnights weekdays and 4pm to midnight weekends and public holidays
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1800 608 122 State-wide |
| Engender Equality
Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence |
(03) 6278 9090
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| Yemaya
Community-based support service in Launceston |
(03) 6334 0305 |
| RAIN
Support service within Anglicare, based in Devonport |
1800 243 232 |
Sexual Assault Services |
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| Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) | For the 24/7 Crisis Line1800 697 877 (1800 MYSUPPORT)
For support and counselling (03) 6231 0044
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| Laurel House Launceston | For the 24/7 Crisis Line
0409 800 394 For support and counselling (03) 6334 2740 |
| North West Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) | (03) 6431 9711
Available Mon – Fri (9.00am-5.00pm) |
| Tasmania Police | 000
(Please dial 000 in emergencies only) |
Legal Services |
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| Legal Aid Commission
Phone advice for people experiencing domestic and family violence |
1300 366 611
Available Mon – Fri (9.00am-5.00pm) |
| Women’s Legal Service
Phone advice and appointments for women |
1800 682 468 (Free call – will not appear on telephone bills)
Available Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri (10.00am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm) Wed (2.00pm-4.00pm) |
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Safe at Home Court Support and Liaison Service |
1300 663 773 |
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Hobart Community Legal Centre |
(03) 6223 2500 |
| Launceston Community Legal Centre | (03) 6334 1577 |
| North West Community Legal Centre | (03) 6424 8720 |
| Tasmania Police | 000
(Please dial 000 in emergencies only) 1800 633 937 Available 24 hours/day and 7 days/week |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services |
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| For a detailed list of services please go to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service map | |
| Aboriginal Court Support Worker
Court support for Indigenous people experiencing domestic and family violence |
1300 663 773 (Toll free)
(03) 6233 5227 |
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Tasmanian Aboriginal Service Counselling, legal services, information and advice |
(03) 6234 0700 (Hobart)
(03) 6331 6966 (Launceston) (03) 6431 3289 (Burnie) |
| Karadi (Women’s Aboriginal Corporation) | (03) 6272 3511 |
Gay, Lesbian, Transgender & Intersex Services |
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| Service | Contact Details |
| Gay and Bisexual Support Line | 1800 005 900 |
| Switchboard
Telephone counselling, information and referrals |
1800 184 527 |
Housing & FinancesThere are many shelters/refuges operating across Tasmania. Call one of the central phone lines below to find out where vacancies are available. CentreLink social workers in the Australian Department of Human Services can also provide assistance and referrals for material needs, such as finances or housing. |
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| Housing Connect | 1800 800 588 |
| Centrelink | 132 850 |
| Services for People with Disabilities | |
| Gateway
A gateway to all family and disability services in Tasmania |
1800 171 233 |
| Women With Disabilities Australia
A national peak organisation for women with disabilities, with a head office based in Hobart |
(03) 6244 8255 |
National Services |
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| National 1800RESPECT Line
Telephone and online counselling and information |
1800 737 732 |
| Kids Helpline
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1800 55 1800
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| Translating & Interpreting Service | 13 14 50 |
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TTY & Relay Provides service access for people who are deaf and hearing impaired
Lifeline |
For emergency TTY calls
106 For emergency access via the internet For non-emergency TTY calls 133 677 131114 |
Reporting Child Abuse |
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| Child Protection Services, Tasmanian Government Department of Health & Human Services | Visit site |