More Support

Need more help? There are a number of services that are available to women and children who are experiencing family violence, and some of these are accessible via a 24 hour helpline. Men who use violence against their family are also encouraged to call the referral service below, in order to access the support services they need.

For immediate assistance in the event of an emergency call Triple 000.

Help for women experiencing family violence

  • Centre for Non-Violence (toll-free in the Bendigo region, open 9-5 Monday to Friday) 1800 884 292
  • Safe Steps (24 hour) 1800 015 188
  • Immigrant Women’s Domestic Violence Service (InTouch) 1800 755 988
  • Aboriginal Women - Elizabeth Hoffman House (24 hour) 1800 015 188
  • Women with Disabilities (Disability Connections) (03) 9687 7066
  • 24 hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292

Help for women who need legal support

  • Victoria Legal Aid, Bendigo (03) 5448-2333 or 1800 254 500
  • Aboriginal FV Prevention and Legal Service 1800 105 303
  • Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre 1800 450 909
  • Tipping the Scales Program 1800 450 909

Help for children who are at risk of or experiencing abuse

  • Child Protection (9-5) 1300 664 977
  • Child Protection Crisis Line (24 hour) 131 278
  • Kids Help Line 1800 551 800

Help for men who use violence against their family

  • In the Loddon-Campaspe Region 1800 884 292
  • Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491