Family Violence
Family Violence
Women are at least three times more likely than men to experience violence from an intimate partner, and the exposure of children to family violence can have a severe adverse effect on their intellectual, emotional, and physical development.
It is important for us all to feel safe and respected in our relationships. Family violence is never ok and can take on many forms, neglect, physical, verbal, emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, spiritual, social abuse.
A healthy relationship gives you freedom, is not abusive, and is respectful.
For further support and assistance, please call the Psychealth Helpline, details below.
Phone: 1800 497 197 (AUS)/ 0800 466 400 (NZ)
Email: info@psychealth.com.au
Additional Resources/ Helplines
Call 000 for Australian Police and Ambulance help and 111 for New Zealand Police and Ambulance help if you are in immediate danger.
Australia
For further information and support on family violence, you can visit Relationships Australia at https://www.relationshipsvictoria.com.au/services/familyviolence/what-is-family-violence/
1800 Respect
1800 737 732
1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
New Zealand
For further information and support on family violence, you can visit the New Zealand Government at https://www.govt.nz/browse/law-crime-and-justice/abuse-harassment-domestic-violence/domestic-and-family-violence/
Shine
0508-744-633
They welcome calls from anyone who is worried about their own situation or who is worried about a friend, family member, child or anyone they know who might be experiencing domestic violence.
https://www.2shine.org.nz/how-shine-helps/helpline/
