Non-English speaking background

People who are new to Australia or Queensland, who may have some difficulty understanding, speaking or reading English, should not be discouraged from contacting police and taking action when they are experiencing domestic violence.

The following links provide detailed information in a number of languages on ways to take appropriate action when domestic and family violence is occurring.

Do you need help, support or advice?

Legal Aid Queensland
www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/Publications/Translated+material/

Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General
http://www.justice.qld.gov.au

Immigrant Women’s Support Service
http://www.iwss.org.au/publicationsnesb.html

Alternatively, contact either the local police station and ask for assistance or, in an emergency, dial 000.

Police officers are trained to deal with people from non-English speaking backgrounds, and have access to 24 hour interpreting services.

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 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)

Do not speak English?

Please telephone Immigrant Women's Support Service (IWSS): 07 3846 3490 http://www.iwss.org.au

Interpreting and Translating Service: 131 450