Help Lines
The state of Victoria doesn’t have a specific support group for people impacted by homicide but provide general information and links into other services.
victims of https://www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/
Call 1800 819 817. Text. 0427 767 891
Relationships Australia offer homicide grief support in all states and the
Northern Territory. https://www.relationships.org.au
Griefline Australia – not homicide specific. Call 1300 845 745
The RED HEART Australian Homicide Support Service is a peer-led organisation providing pro bono care, kindness, support and guidance following the loss of a loved one to violence.
Link: https://australianfemicidewatch.org/service/
The peer support crew have all been impacted by homicide and includes professional trauma therapists. We can provide guidance on navigating the criminal court system, policing services, media, and understanding the coronial processes.
In-person support is available via telephone, face-to-face meetings (where possible) and via a closed Facebook group.
This service is pro bono and staffed by volunteers impacted by homicide.
Please call 0493 297 867 and leave a message (one of our crew will call you back as soon as possible); or email support@theredheartcampaign.org
Below are services provided to those impacted by all forms of violence including coercive control with different funding models and wait times. Unfortunately complex cases are not managed well in free services with limited time to provide support.
• CASA House at QVWC
Sexual assault support service based at the Queen Victoria Women’s
Centre.
casahouse.com.au. Crisis: 1800 806 292. Intake: 9635 3610
• Safe Steps – Family Violence Response Centre (24/7, Victoriawide)
Call 1800 015 188 | safesteps.org.au
• 1800RESPECT (National, 24/7)
Call 1800 737 732 | You can request a trauma informed clinical psychologist call you back for a 50 min session.
• WIRE (Victoria)
Call 1300 134 130 | wire.org.au
• The Orange Door (Victoria)
Integrated support service for people experiencing family violence.
orangedoor.vic.gov.au
Mensline 1300 789 978 24/7
Men’s Referal Service 1300 766 491
Lifeline 13 11 14