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Family violence
Support for LGBTIQA+ communities
Information about where you can get help or find someone to talk to about family violence. Includes general family violence supports, and those tailored for LGBTIQA+ communities.
If you are fearful or feel unsafe or know someone who maybe experiencing family violence call 000 if in immediate danger or call Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 for advice 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  

General family violence support services in Geelong

  • The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre03 5222 43189:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays)plus 24hour crisis response. Support for all people impacted by sexual assault and support for those affected by family violence. People of any age gender sexuality culture and ability are welcome.
  • The Orange Door1800 312 8209:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays) People of any age gender sexuality culture and ability are welcome.
  • Bethany Community Support03 5278 81229:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday Programs counselling and support to people experiencing family violence and those wishing to change behaviour.
  • Barwon Community Legal Service1300 430 5999:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday Provides free legal help to people experiencing or who have experienced family violence. Assistance with Family Violence Intervention Orders and advice on related legal issues i.e. parenting arrangements child support issues with housing Centrelink fines or debts separation or divorce

Tailored support services

  • Rainbow Door 1800 729 367   SMS 0480 017 246  Email: support@rainbowdoor.org.au 9:00am to 5:00pm 7 days Rainbow Door provides free specialist advice to LGBTIQ+ people and their friends and families. 
  • Switchboard1800 184 5273:00pm to midnight 7 days Peer-driven support services for the lesbian gay bisexual transgender and gender diverse intersex queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people their families allies and communities.
  • WithRespect1800 542 8479:00am to 11:00pm 7 days Various programs and support. Healthy relationships and support around family violence.
  • Thorne Harbour Health 03 9865 6700Monday – Friday from 9:00am (closing times vary from 5pm-9pm) Serve the health needs of our lesbian gay bisexual transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities to ensure all gender sex and sexually diverse individuals are treated with dignity and can participate fully in society.
  • Drummond Street Services03 9663 67339:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday As a not for profit community service organisation we have a vital role in the life of the local community and helping all kinds of people and families in some of the most diverse communities.
  • Transgender Victoria03 9020 46429:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday Information referral and training.
  • Police - LGBTIQ Liaison Officer (GLLO) 03 9247 6944 Messages will be responded to next business day The GLLOs provide a contact point for LGBTIQ community members and provide advice assistance and recommendations to Victoria Police on the policing needs of LGBTIQ people.
  • Womens Information Referral Exchange Inc (WIRE)1300 134 1309:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday Free support referral and information for all Victorian women nonbinary and gender-diverse people.
  • Q/Life Webchat1800 184 5273:00pm to midnight 7 days Peer-driven support services for the lesbian gay bisexual transgender and gender diverse intersex queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people their families allies and communities.