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Examples of behaviour that may constitute family violence include (but are not limited to):
Repeated derogatory taunts
Intentionally damaging or destroying property
Intentionally causing death or injury to an animal
Unreasonably denying the family member the financial autonomy that he or she would otherwise have had
Preventing the family member from making or keeping connections with his or her family, friends or culture
Unlawfully depriving the family member, or any member of the family member’s family, or his or her liberty
Source: What is Family Violence, Victorian State Government: https://www.vic.gov.au/what-family-violence
If you are in immediate danger call 000.
If you or someone you know is or may be experiencing family violence, get in touch with one of the below groups who can offer confidential advice and help:
inTouch: 1800 755 988
SafeSteps: 1800 015 188
1800 respect: 1800 737 732
lifeline: 13 11 14
beyondblue: 1300 22 4636
If you are experiencing family violence and worried about your visa status as a result, please contact us on 03 8676 7926 for confidential advice.
For free interpreter services, see the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National). Phone: 131 450 (24 hours, 7 days).
If you are in immediate danger call 000.
The following organisations can help you with planning to leave an unsafe situation and connect you with services you might need. No referral is required:
inTouch: 1800 755 988
SafeSteps: 1800 015 188
Women's Legal: 1800 133 302 (www.womenslegal.org.au)
The Orange Door: www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au
For financial assistance The Red Cross may be able to assist. Further information available here.
St Vincent de Paul Society offers crisis accomodation and one-off financial assistance:
Phone: 1800 305 330 (Monday-Friday 10.00am- 3.00pm)
https://www.vinnies.org.au/findhelp#!vic
For free interpreter services, see the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National). Phone: 131 450 (24 hours, 7 days).
Women's Legal: 1800 133 302 (www.womenslegal.org.au)
Victims Legal Service Hotline: 1800 531 566 (www.legalaid.vic.gov.au)
Victoria Legal Aid: 1300 792 387 between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday
For free interpreter services, see the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National). Phone: 131 450 (24 hours, 7 days).
Rainbow Door
A free specialist LGBTIQA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, BrotherBoys, SisterGirls) helpline. Their contact details are:
Phone: 1800 729 367
Text: 0480 017 246
Email: support@rainbowdoor.org.au
Visit: rainbow door.org.au
QLife
QLife is a free peer-based service is for LGBTIQA+ identifying people and those who have questions or concerns about LGBTIQA+ issues. Their contact details are: 1800 184 527
Forcibly Displaced People Network
FDPN runs the Queer Sisterhood Project, LGBTQI+ and refugee-led groups, and community events for queer refugees and migrants. They also run trainings on assisting displaced LGBTQI+ people, and are involved in law reform efforts.
Contact: fdpn.org.au
Many Coloured Sky
A group focussed on capacity building and technical support, advocacy, funding and other material support, promotion, networking, supported referrals and the creation of safe spaces for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, refugees, and displaced people.
Phone: 0400 121 907
Email: mail@manycolouredsky.org
Web: www.manycolouredsky.org
For free legal assistance, food and material aid, healthcare, and assistance with employment/education contact the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
Phone: (03) 9326 6066 (Monday-Friday 10.00am-5.00pm)
https://asrc.org.au/
For free legal assistance with protection visas contact:
Refugee Legal
Phone: (03) 9413 0101
Advice Line: (03) 9413 0100 (Wednesdays 10.00am to 2.00pm; Fridays 10.00am to 2.00pm)
Afghanistan Legal Hotline: (03) 9413 0166 (9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday)
https://refugeelegal.org.au/contact-us/
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
Phone: (03) 9326 6066 (Monday-Friday 10.00am-5.00pm)
https://asrc.org.au/
For resettlement assistance, financial assistance, or emergency accomodation contact St Vincent de Paul Society:
https://www.vinnies.org.au/findhelp/view/153
Phone: 1800 305 330 (Monday-Friday 10.00am- 3.00pm)
If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty or distress affecting their mental health, contact the below organisations for confidential advice and support:
lifeline: 13 11 14
beyondblue: 1300 22 4636