Part IV

What help is available?

Help is available for both the Aggrieved and the Respondent involved in Domestic Violence situations. All police stations have a support /referral agency Register that lists the local support services that can offer assistance.

Acknowledging they have a problem with domestic violence is the first step a Respondent needs to take in order to solve their problem.

Only a Respondent can end domestic violence. A Respondent can control their own behaviour.

Where can I receive help?

For information and referral to services for people affected by domestic violence contact the agencies listed below:

Contact any Police Station or in an Emergency dial 000

Domestic Violence Telephone Service
Freecall 1 800 811 811 (Toll free 24 hours - Telephone Call NOT recorded on telephone account)

This Service can provide contact details of the 11 Regional Domestic Violence Services throughout Queensland (Brisbane, Caboolture, Cairns, Emerald, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan City, Mackay, Roma, Toowoomba and Townsville).

Men's Info Line
1800 600 636 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
TTY
Freecall - 1800 812 225 (Toll free 24 hours)
Translating and Interpreting Service
131 450
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Legal & Advocacy Service
(07) 3844 2450
Centacare
(07) 3252 4371
Kids Help Line
1800 55 1800
Lifeline (Counselling Service)
131 114
Relationships Australia
(07) 3831 2005
Crisis Care
1800 177 135
Victims Of Crime Association
1300 733 777
Immigrant Women's Support Service
(07) 3846 3490
Women's Info Link
1800 177 577 (Toll free)
Women's Legal Service
(07) 3392 0670 or
1800 677 278 (Toll free)
Legal Aid Queensland
1300 651 188
Al-Anon Family Groups
07 3229 2501
Alcoholics Anonymous
07 3255 9962
Salvo Care Line (The Salvation Army)
07 3831 9016 (Brisbane)
or 1300 363 622 (Outside Brisbane)
Queensland Police Service Website (Domestic Violence)
http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/crimePrevention/dv/

Produced by the Queensland Police Service State Domestic Violence Coordinator March 2003 (4th Edition)