Links & resources

Abuse, Neglect, & Trauma

1800Respect
1800 737 732
24/7 telephone and online counselling service for survivors of sexual, domestic, or family violence.

Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC)
(08) 6458 1828/ 1300 199 888
SARC offers advice regarding medical treatment and counselling for sexual assault, including historical sexual assault, for people aged 13 years and over.

National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline
1800 656 4673
The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline provides support for people who have experienced sexual assault.

Child Protection Unit at PMH
9340 8646
The Child Protection Unit at PMH offers medical and psychological services for children aged up to 16 years who have been abused. The concerns must be discussed with the CPU Duty Social Worker before an appointment will be given.

Elder Abuse Prevention Unit - UnitingCare
(07) 3867 2525
Information and support regarding elder abuse and neglect.

BlueKnot Foundation: National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma
1300 657 380
Online resources for adult survivors of childhood trauma.

Australian Institute of Family Services
Resource sheet discussing the different types of child abuse and neglect.

Phoenix Australia: Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health
1300 657 380
Online information and resources for people who are experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, or other trauma related issues.

National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
Online information and resources related to preventing child abuse and neglect.

National Rural Health Alliance Ltd
Online mental health information and services for people living in rural areas of Australia.