Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
It is understood that the meaning of ‘family’ is wider in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Family, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, is of utmost importance and can not be disregarded in domestic and family violence situations.
It may be necessary to involve police to get domestic violence to stop.
Do you need help, support or advice?
There are many services available to people who are involved in domestic or family violence.
General services may be accessed by calling DVConnect on 1800 811 811 for women affected by domestic and family violence, or for men involved in domestic and family violence on 1800 600 636.
Alternatively, if a woman is a affected by domestic and family violence and would like to deal with a group who specifically provide assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people they may contact;
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Legal and Advocacy Service Telephone: 07 3844 2450
Are you a woman experiencing or committing domestic violence?
Telephone DV Connect Women’s Service toll-free 24 hours/seven days: 1800 811 811.
(Not recorded on your phone bill)
(http://www.dvconnect.org.au/)
Are you hearing impaired?
Relay Service: Text Emergency 106
24 hour relay call numbers: 133 677
Speak and listen: 1300 555 727
(http://www.relayservice.com.au/)
Are you a man experiencing or committing domestic violence?
Telephone DV Connect Men’s Service toll-free 9am to midnight/seven days:1800 600 636
(Not recorded on your phone bill)
(http://www.dvconnect.org.au/mensline/default.asp)
Last Updated: 18/05/2009