Firstly, our best advice is talk to someone you trust, someone who might not know how to help... but who will support you and fight beside you to help you untangle your situation.
These links below will get you quick access to professional help if things are bad and
you need to sort them out urgently. And further down there a contact details for all of the State Government Child Protection Agencies to find more local help.
Remember, once you take the first few steps to seek help, you get some control back.
Description: Australia’s only free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Services: They offer counselling via phone, web chat, and email on issues including child abuse, bullying, mental health, and more.
Description: National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service providing support to people experiencing violence and abuse.
Services: Offers phone and online counselling, information, and referrals.
Description: Offer confidential 24/7 one-to-one chat short-term support with a trained Lifeline Crisis Supporter for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
Services: Offers confidential one-on-one support via phone and online chat.
Description: Supports adult survivors of childhood trauma, including child sexual abuse.
Services: Provides counselling, information, and resources for survivors and their supporters.
Description: Beyond Blue is here to help all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. Earlier, easier, together.
Services: 24/7 qualified support for you or someone else Beyond Blue are here to help
The Child Protection Helpline (24/7)
13 21 11WebsiteChild Abuse Report Line (24/7)
131 478WebsiteChild & Youth Protection Services
1300 556 729WebsiteThe Child Protection Crisis Line (24/7)
13 12 78WebsiteThe Child Protection Unit
1800 199 008WebsiteChild Protection Hotline
1800 700 250WebsiteChild Safety Services (24/7)
1800 177 135WebsiteChild Safety Services
1300 737 639Website
