Help, the kind that could save lives, is at hand for families affected by domestic violence.
But who do you ask?
The Queensland body charged with reviewing and preventing domestic violence deaths says victims need to know how to find that help.
State Coroner Terry Ryan chairs the Domestic and Family Violence Death Review and Advisory Board.
He listed readily available agencies, including emergency services, in the board’s latest annual report, submitted to state parliament this month.
Listed services are:
– Triple Zero, a 24-hour emergency service to the police, for anyone needing help in life threatening or time-critical emergencies;
– Policelink (131 444), a 24-hour service for non-urgent incidents, crimes or police inquiries.
– DVConnect Womensline, a 24-hour crisis support line for anyone who identifies as female being impacted by domestic and family violence, on 1800 811 811 or via dvconnect.org
– DVConnect Mensline, between 9am and midnight, 7 days a week, a crisis support line for anyone who identifies as male who is experiencing or using domestic and family violence, on 1800 600 636 or via dvconnect.org
– Lifeline, 24-hour telephone counselling and referral service, on 13 11 14 or via lifeline.org.au
– Kids Helpline, a 24-hour free counselling service for children and young people aged between five and 25, on 1800 55 1800 or via kidshelpline.com.au
– Suicide Call Back Service, 1300 659 467 or via suicidecallbackservice.org.au
– Beyondblue, 1300 22 4636 or via beyondblue.org.au
The report says the board aims to bring agencies together for improvements overall.
