Today marks the start of Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Our counsellors are trained to help people of all abilities, including people that are neurodivergent. If you are neurodiverse and have been impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence, 1800RESPECT can help.

‘Gender-based violence’ refers to violence that is used against someone because of their gender. It is rooted in gender-based power inequalities, rigid gender norms and gender-based discrimination. Gender based violence can take many forms, including physical and non-physical.

Sunny is 1800RESPECT’s app for people with disability affected by domestic, family or sexual violence. Learn more: 1800respect.org.au/sunny The Sunny app supports people with disability to tell their story, understand what has happened and find people who can support them.

If you need support finding domestic, family and sexual violence services in your local area, 1800RESPECT’s Daisy app can help. Daisy is free to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Learn more about the Daisy app here: 1800respect.org.au/daisy

Our counsellors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - even on public holidays. Contact 1800RESPECT for information, referrals and counselling by calling 1800 737 732, texting 0458 737 732 or visiting 1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call.

If you or someone you know is affected by sexual violence and abuse at university, 1800RESPECT is here to support you. 1800RESPECT is available to all university students studying in Australia, including international students.

Today is National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day – a day to remember people who have lost their lives to domestic and family violence. 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

Today is the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination. It focuses on LGBTQIA+ people in Australia who experience disproportionate rates of bullying, harassment and discrimination. Bullying, harassment and discrimination can be a barrier for LGBTQIA+ people to get help.

If verbal communication is a challenge for you or you would prefer to communicate via text, the 1800RESPECT text option for support may be best for you. Texting can also be helpful if you can’t speak out loud due to the situation you are in. Call 000 in an emergency.

Today is World MS Day, a day to raise awareness and campaign for everyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis. People with disability can be more likely to experience domestic, family and sexual violence as a result of their personal circumstances.

First Nations people can experience barriers to accessing support for domestic, family and sexual violence. At 1800RESPECT, we provide a confidential, safe space for First Nations people to seek support and share their lived experiences of domestic, family and sexual violence.

Video call services at 1800RESPECT have now been extended from 9am – midnight AEST, 7 days a week. If you are affected by domestic, family and sexual violence and prefer face-to-face support, contact one of our qualified counsellors on 1800respect.org.au.

Safety planning is a way to think about and develop a plan of action that helps keep you safe You can contact 1800RESPECT who can support you making a detailed safety plan. You can learn more about safety planning on our website: 1800respect.org.au/help-and-suppo…

Everyone has the right to work in an environment free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment can include unwelcome touching, staring or leering as well as suggestive jokes or comments. If you are being sexually harassed at work, 1800RESPECT can help.

Financial abuse can happen when someone controls your money, limits your access to resources, or forces you to take out a loan or to hand over your income. You can learn more about the signs of financial abuse here: 1800respect.org.au/what-are-signs

1800RESPECT provides information and resources for professionals who support people who have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence. You can learn more about information and resources for professionals on our website: 1800respect.org.au/professionals

The 1800RESPECT website has information to help you access support safely, including how to use a quick exit button, incognito mode and deleting your browser history. Visit our webpage for more information: 1800respect.org.au/help-and-suppo…

If you are supporting someone experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence, 1800RESPECT is here for you too. The impacts of domestic and family violence can be far-reaching - but you don’t have to support someone on your own. Help is available. To start a conversation with

Today marks the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, a time to raise awareness that the rights of Indigenous peoples must be protected and promoted, protecting the rights of the world's indigenous population. At 1800RESPECT, we offer a culturally responsive and

Neglect is a form of domestic and family violence. It happens when you are denied the things you need to live a safe, comfortable, healthy life. If you are experiencing neglect, it’s okay to ask for help. Anyone can experience neglect, regardless of age. However, adults and