1800RESPECT
Counselling for sexual, domestic and family violence.
24/7
For survivors of rape and sexual assault, at any time in life. Talk with people in Australia who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Australia circle: Weekly check-in ยท
Counselling for sexual, domestic and family violence.
24/7
We help people with childhood abuse survivors and bullying (young people), in person in Geelong and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
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