There are many services available which can offer information, support, counselling or legal information to support you.
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Multicultural Health & Support Service (based in Victoria)
Provides information about blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections. Phone: (03) 9418 9929
Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service (based in New South Wales)
Provides information about HIV and Hepatitis. Phone: (02) 9515 1234 or visit MHAHS
Peace Multicultural Services
Provides information and support for HIV, Hepatitis and problem gambling. Visit Peach Multicultural Service website to enquire
1800 Respect – National Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Counselling Service
National Counselling helpline, information and support 24/7. Phone: 1800 737 732 or visit 1800 Respect
Direct Line
A 24-hour drug and alcohol phone line offering counselling and referral services. Phone: 1800 888 236 or visit Counselling Online
Domestic Violence Resource Centre
Provide resources for people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence. Visit Domestic Violence Resource Centre
Dr Marie
Sexual health and unplanned pregnancy services Phone: 1300 003 707 or Visit Dr Marie
InTouch – Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
Provide counselling and other responses to issues of family violence within culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Phone: 1800 755 988 or visit inTouch
Kids Helpline
24-hour counselling service for children and young people aged 5 – 25. Phone: 1800 55 1800 or visit Kids Helpline
Lifeline
24-hour Australia wide telephone counselling service. Phone: 13 11 14 or visit Lifeline Australia
Men’s Referral Service
Telephone service for men who are thinking about their anger, behaviour, relationship issues or parenting and need help. Phone: 1300 065 973 or visit Men’s Referral Service
Mensline Australia
Telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way. Phone: 1300 789 978 or visit Mensline Australia
Relationships Australia
Provide relationship support services for individuals, families and communities Phone: 1300 364 277 or visit Relationships Australia
Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre
Provides a wide range of specialist treatment and support services to people affected by alcohol and drug use. Available: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm Phone: (03) 8413 8413 or visit Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre
Victorian AIDS Council
Provides a range of services to gay mean including prevention education, treatment and care of people living with HIV and counselling services. Phone: (03) 9865 6700 or visit VAC
Victorian Centres Against Sexual Assault
There are 15 Centres Against Sexual Assault across Victoria, visit their website or call their general number for counselling or to access your local Centre. Phone: 1800 806 292 or visit Victorian Centres Against Sexual Assault
Victorian Legal Aid
Free legal advice and legal services as well as online resources. Phone: 1300 792 387 or visit Victoria Legal Aid
Youthlaw
Free community legal centre for young people under 25 years of age. Phone: 9611 2412 or visit Youthlaw