External Supports
If you have experienced sexual violence, domestic or family violence or other forms of harm there are supports available. Some supports available outside of the university are listed below. You don’t have to do this alone.
NSW Health Sexual Assault Services
Newcastle Sexual Assault Service
02 4924 6333
NSW Health has a network of specialist Sexual Assault Services (SAS) delivered by local health districts. Every local health district has a Sexual Assault Service that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For service locations and contact details, view the NSW Health Sexual Assault Services List
Other 24/7 Helplines
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Lifeline
11 13 14
A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Suicide Call Back Service is a national 24/7 telehealth provider that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Australia.
NSW Sexual Violence Helpline
1800 424 017
For anyone in NSW impacted by sexual assault (including friends, families and supporters). Available 24/7.
Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service
1800 211 028
For adult survivors of childhood institutional sexual abuse. Supporting anyone accessing the Redress Scheme and alternative compensation. Available 24/7.
Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline
1800 943 539
For anyone in Australia whose life has been impacted by domestic or family violence. Available 24/7.
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline
1800 497 212
For anyone from the LGBTIQ+ community whose life has been impacted by sexual domestic and/or family violence. Available 24/7.
Full Stop Australia
1800 385 578
Full Stop Australia works to end sexual, domestic or family violence through support, education, and advocacy.
QLife
1800 184 527
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Webchat is open 3pm – midnight, every day
13YARN
13YARN (13 92 76)
13YARN is an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders crisis support line. Available 24/7. No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn.
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1800 880 052
The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline (The Hotline), is a free, independent and confidential service for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability.
SAMSN (Survivors & Mates Support Network)
1800 472 676
Support groups for Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse.
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