Support for victims of abuse

Indigenous people may be affected by crimes of domestic and family violence.

Domestic and family violence support

Free advice and healing is available for Indigenous people and their mob affected by domestic and family violence, or abuse by contacting:

Bamaga

• Women’s shelter on (07) 4069 3020
• Family Resource Centre on (07) 4069 3555

Cape York

• Family Violence Centre on (07) 4030 0400

Cherbourg

• Jundah Corporation for Women on (07) 4168 2531
• Barambah Aboriginal Community Care Agency on (07) 4168 2757

Hopevale

• Jirray Family Resource Centre on (07) 4060 9340

Mt Isa

• Indigenous Families Support Unit on 1800 88 77 00
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Development Recreational Women’s Association on (07) 4743 0440

Palm Island

• Kootana Women’s Centre and Aboriginal Corporation on (07) 4770 1226

Roma

• Maruma-li Mari Outreach Service on (07) 4622 5230

Woodridge

• Murrigunyah Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Women on (07) 3290 4254
• Indigenous Family Safety - tells you which organisations receive funding to help Indigenous people affected by family violence.

Relationships Australia - offers counselling, family dispute resolution (mediation) and education programs for individuals, families and communities.

Family Relationships Online helps you to build better relationships. For advice, call 1800 050 321.

Other support and healing contacts are available, including financial help for Queenslanders affected by abuse.

Child abuse support

• Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care promotes the rights and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children. Contact them on (03) 9489 8099.
• The Child Protection Peak is a non-Government organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander that aims to improve the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their families.

Violence prevention

Read about how to get help and tips to stop violence in your mob.

Reporting abuse

Abuse is a serious crime and should be reported.

In an emergency, phone Triple Zero (000) for police, fire and ambulance.

Find out how to report abuse, including elder and child abuse.

Legal help

Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS)

QIFVLS is a not-for-profit organisation providing free legal advice and counselling services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

To contact your nearest QIFVLS Office, you can:

• help@qifvls.com.au
• phone 1800 88 77 00.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Legal and Advocacy Service (ATSIWLAS)

ATSIWLAS is a community legal centre providing free legal advice, assistance and referrals to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Queensland.

Contact ATSIWLAS on 1800 442 450.

Find more information on the legal help available for Indigenous people.

More information

North Queensland Domestic Violence Resource Service (NQDVRS)

The NQDVRS provides direct support, tips and brochures on how to handle domestic and family violence.

Domestic Violence Resource Centre

Contact Brisbane’s Domestic Violence Resource Centre on (07) 3217 2544 to find out more about domestic violence, including the effect it has on children.

Helpful resources

• Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivors Support Centre (BRISSC)
• beyondblue
• Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian
• Domestic Violence
• Find a Kids Helpline service
• Parentline - phone 1300 301 300
• Queensland domestic and family violence laws and legislation
• Statewide sexual assault contacts.