https://www.1800respect.org.au/ | call 1800 737 732 | text 0458 737 732 | 24/7 service

1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. It is available for free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services.

Domestic Violence Crisis Line | 1800 800 098

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Domestic Violence Crisis Line. If you call the Domestic Violence Crisis Line you can expect that you will:

• be listened to and believed
• have your options explained
• get to make your own decisions about what is best for you and your family
• be connected with a safe telephone interpreter if you need one

https://www.lifeline.org.au/ | call 13 11 14 | text 0477 13 11 14 | 27/7 service

A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Lifeline exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.

https://www.13yarn.org.au/ | 13 92 76

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.

This is your story; your journey and we will take the time to listen. No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. We’re here for you.

Call 000 for emergency assistance.

Adult Safeguarding Unit | 1800 372 310

If you suspect you or someone you know is being abused or mistreated, you can contact the Adult Safeguarding Unit.

Key areas of support for older women: provide confidential information, respond to reports of suspected or actual abuse, provide support to safeguard the rights of adults experiencing abuse, raise community awareness.

https://womenssafetyservices.com.au/ | (08) 8152 9200 | DV Crisis Hotline: 1800 800 098

(WSSSA) supports women and their children who are experiencing domestic and family violence. They are an organisation committed to helping people find safety and support during and after experiencing abuse.

Key service areas for older women: Accommodation assistance, counselling, financial assistance, advocacy, outreach, men’s services (behaviour change), safety planning.

Nunga Mi:Minar | call 08 8367 6474

Northern Regional Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Service supporting Aboriginal women and their children experiencing or escaping family violence.

https://www.kwy.org.au/ | call 08 8377 7822

KWY provides Aboriginal people, families and communities with cultural and support services to build positive change.

https://www.centacare.org.au/ | 08 8215 6700

Centacare deliver over 60 community services across 30+ sites in metropolitan Adelaide and reginal south Australia. They deliver effective and flexible community services to South Australians of all ages, religions, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

Key service areas for older women: counselling / mediation, homelessness, alcohol & other drugs, mental health, domestic violence, NDIS, connection to community.

https://www.wchn.sa.gov.au/our-network/yarrow-place | 08 8161 7000

Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service is a service for anyone who has been sexually assaulted. Yarrow Place provides free and confidential service for people aged 16 years and over at the time of the sexual assault.

Key service areas for older women: 24 hour crisis response, counselling, advocacy, group programs, therapeutic support, country support, outreach

https://www.rasa.org.au/ | 1300 364 227

Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) is a not for profit, secular organisation that is committed to improving the quality of family and community relationships, enabling individuals to thrive.

Key areas of support for older women: Mental health and counselling, family separation, mediation, gambling help, domestic and family violence, victims of crime support, mental health in residential aged care, multicultural services.

https://catherinehouse.org.au/ | 08 8232 2282

Catherine House provides accommodation and support services for women over the age of 18, unaccompanied by children, experiencing homelessness in South Australia.

Key areas of support for older women: Housing accommodation and support, mental health

https://zahrafoundation.org.au/ | 08 8352 1889

The Zahra Foundation provides programs, services, education and support that empowers you to take the next steps forward and build a life free from poverty and abuse.

Key areas of support for older women: financial counselling, domestic violence, empowerment program(s).

https://www.unitingcommunities.org/ | 1800 615 677

Uniting communities help those in need find the courage to move forward through enriching their lives and uniting the communities in which they live. By tackling the deep-seated challenges that affect people’s lives, they are working to create systemic change and brighter futures for all South Australians.

Key areas of support for older women: Mental health and counselling, alcohol and other drugs, domestic and family violence, crisis support, elder abuse, help at home, residential aged care, support for carers, retirement residents, disability, homelessness, legal services, financial wellbeing, community support.

https://lsc.sa.gov.au/ | 1300 366 424

Legal Services seeks to give all South Australians equal access to justice through the legal system, providing free legal information, legal advice and legal education to all. Legal Services has also been involved in advising and supporting victims of family and domestic violence since the 1990s, and it operates a Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service at city and suburban Magistrates Courts and a dedicated Domestic Violence Unit at Elizabeth.

Key areas of support for older women: Domestic Violence, Legal Advice and Support.

https://anglicaresa.com.au/ | 08 8305 9200

Anglicare SA works with vulnerable members of the community to build communities of resilience, hope and justice. Their services are delivered in partnership with people, and their communities.

Key areas of support for older women: housing and homelessness, NDIS services, aged care, foster care, emergency assistance, financial counselling and literacy, Aboriginal services, new arrivals.

https://theyellowgate.org.au/ | 1300 564 164

The Yellow Gate provides free and confidential services for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence in the catchment areas within Southern Metropolitan Adelaide.

Key areas of support for older women: counselling, therapeutic group programs, community hub.

https://ucwb.org.au/ | 08 8245 7100

Provide services throughout greater Adealide regions across a range of services. Offer tailored services and one on one support, which considers your needs, preferences and lifestyle.

Key areas of support for older women: financial and mental health, NDIS, aged care

https://www.wchn.sa.gov.au/our-network/cedar-health-service | call 08 8444 0700

Supporting health needs for people (16+) who have recently been subjected to abusive and unsafe behaviour from a partner or ex-partner (domestic and family violence).
Free healthcare provided that may include:

• Health checks
• Assessment and referral
• Counselling

You can speak to a Nurse or Social Worker, 9-5 pm Monday to Friday.

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https://www.australianrefugee.org/our-work/family-safety/ | call on 08 8354 2951

The Australian Refugee Association (ARA) is a community-based organisation in South Australia that was established in 1975. Its mission is to help refugees and migrants settle in Australia with dignity and independence and become participating citizens. The organisation believes that refugees and migrants have the capacity and desire to be productive citizens and contribute to Australia's social, cultural, and economic life. ARA delivers culturally appropriate settlement and specialised support services to cater to the needs of all members of new arrival families. The organisation's programs include support in the areas of migration, settlement, employment, health, youth, education, disability support services and other specialised programs in domestic and family violence and child safety and wellbeing.

https://www.migrantwomensservices.com.au/

Migrant Women Service Centre is one of the most trusted communities in Adelaide that support migrant women all across Australia. They focus on providing a holistic range of support services to help them create a better future.

• Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS)
• Older Person's Mental Health Service
• National Council of Women SA
• Working Women's Centre

• 13 Yarn (13 92 76)
  
• Aboriginal Health Council SA
• Yarredi Services
• Nunkuwarrin Yunti
• Aboriginal Community Care SA
• Neporendi Aboriginal Community Centre

• Multicultural Communities Council of SA
• Australian Migrant Resource Centre

• Uniting Country SA
• Women’s information services

• South Australia Rainbow Advocacy Alliance
• Rainbow Hub South Australia

• Disability Rights Advocacy Service
• SA Council on Intellectual Disability SACID
• Advocacy for Disability Access and Inclusion
• Purple orange

• Homeless Connect SA
• Rent Right SA
• Shelter SA
• Housing Choices SA
• SA Housing Authority