Sexual Assault Support Services
Blue Knot Foundation
1300 657 380
https://www.blueknot.org.au/
The Blue Knot Foundation provides a range of resources to support survivors of sexual abuse and practitioners. Blue Knot focus on how best to support individuals who have experienced trauma early in life with a focus on adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
https://www.blueknot.org.au/Survivor/support
Women’s Health Information Line 1800 675 028
http://womenshealthtas.org.au/
National Association of Services Against Sexual Violence (NASASV)
NASASV is the peak body for organisations who work with victim/survivors of sexual violence and who work to prevent sexual violence.
http://www.nasasv.org.au/index.htm
National Redress Scheme (NRS)
NRS for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse
1800 737 377
https://www.nationalredress.gov.au/
Survivors and Mates Support Network (samsn)
SAMSN Provide support for male survivors of childhood sexual assault
(02) 8355 3711 or 1800 472 676
Sexual Assault Support Service Southern Tasmania
(03) 6231 0044
24/7 Support Hotline: 1800 697 877
Victims Support Services
1800 663 773
https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/victims
1800RESPECT
National telephone and online counselling and information 24/7
1800 737 732 24/7
Family Violence Services
Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (Safe at Home)
1800 608 122
Huon Domestic Violence Service
(03) 6264 2222
Safe at Home
https://www.safeathome.tas.gov.au/
Safe at Home Court Support and Liaison Service
1300 663 773
https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/victims/court_support
Safe from Violence
www.safefromviolence.tas.gov.au
Relationship Abuse of an Intimate Nature (RAIN) (West and North West Tasmania)
1800 243 232
Practical and social support for women, men and children who have been subjected to family violence. The service is provided through Anglicare offices in Devonport and Burnie, with outreach support to West Coast, Circular Head and King Island.
Mental Health Support Services:
Lifeline
National crisis support and suicide prevention service
13 11 14
MensLine Australia
1300 789 978
Mental Health Hotline
Mental health triage for advice, assessment and referral
1800 332 388 (statewide)
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Child Related Services
Headspace
1800 650 890
Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.
Headspace
For young people (12-25 years old) who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs, or work and study support
Devonport (03) 6424 2144
Hobart (03) 6231 2927
Launceston (03) 6335 3100
Kids Helpline
National telephone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5 and 25.
1800 551 800
Safe Families Strong Kids (SFSK) Advice and Referral line
Contact the SFSK Advice and Referral line if you have concerns about the safety and welfare of a child. If the child is at immediate risk call 000 (police or ambulance)
1800 000 123
Cultural Support Services
Migrant Resource Centre
Burnie (03) 6431 9476
Hobart (03) 6221 0999
Launceston (03) 6331 2300
Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation
Counselling, legal service, information and advice
(03) 6234 0700 (Hobart)
(03) 6331 6966 (Launceston)
(03) 6431 3289 (Burnie)
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)
131 450
LGBTIQ+ Support Services
Engender Equality (formerly SHE)
Counselling and other services for individuals, families, and communities impacted by family violence
(03) 6278 9090 (Statewide)
https://engenderequality.org.au/
QLife
Counselling and referral service for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/queer and/or intersex (LGBTQI)
1800 184 527
Working It Out
Tasmania’s gender, sexuality and intersex status support and education service
(03) 6231 1200
Safe Shelter
Karinya Young Women’s Service
Supported Crisis Accommodation in Launceston for young women 13-20 years old
(03) 6331 0774
Magnolia Place
Short term crisis accommodation for women and their children experiencing homelessness
(03) 6344 5322
Yemaya Women’s Support Service
Support for women who are or have been experiencing abusive relationships
(03) 6334 0305
Salvation Army
Oakleigh Accommodation Services, Burnie
Emergency and Transitional Accommodation for Men; Women and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Staff are available 24/7.
(03) 6430 4100
Housing Connect
1300 135 513
https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/housing/housing-connect/apply-for-social-housing-fact-sheet
Warawee Women’s Shelter – North West Coast
Crisis accommodation for women and children who are escaping violence, sexual abuse and homelessness
(03) 6425 1382
Disability Support
Department of Communities Tasmania
Disability and Community Services
1300 135 513
https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/disability
Gateway to all family and disability services in Tasmania
1800 171 233
https://www.health.tas.gov.au/service_information/services_files/gateway_services
National Relay Service
National phone relay service for people who are deaf or who have hearing or speech impediment
1300 135 513
Legal Support
Hobart Community Legal Centre Inc.
(03) 6223 2500
Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
1300 366 611
Safe at Home Court Support and Liaison Service
1300 663 773
https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/victims/court_support
Women’s Legal Service Tasmania
1800 682 468
Other Services
Advocacy Tasmania
1800 005131