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Priority supportPolice & protection · Safety & domestic violence

I am in immediate danger

Police emergency

For immediate danger. Call if doing so would not increase danger.

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Priority supportLegal help & rights

I need a protection order

Judiciary Domestic Violence Support

Information and support for domestic-violence court matters and protection-order applications.

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Priority supportSafety & domestic violence · Emotional & mental health support

I am not sure what to do next

National Domestic Violence Hotline

800-SAVE is temporarily unavailable following a relocation. The service is not currently 24-hour. Social Welfare can also be contacted at 800-1673.

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Priority supportPolice & protection · Safety & domestic violence

I need to report domestic or sexual violence

TTPS Special Victims Department Secretariat

Specialist police support for domestic violence, sexual offences and child-protection matters.

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Priority supportSafety & domestic violence · Emotional & mental health support

I need urgent emotional support

LIFELINE - National Suicide Prevention Hotline

Free, confidential emotional support for people experiencing distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.

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Priority supportChildren & family support · Safety & domestic violence

A child is being abused or may be at risk

Children’s Authority

Report child abuse, neglect or endangerment and connect with child-protection support.

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Directory: 2 October 2026
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