Domestic and family violence does not discriminate and occurs across every suburb.
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It impacts people of different genders, all ages and cultures and causes immeasurable damage to our relationships and communities.
The NSW Police are committed to reducing domestic and family violence in our communities, but we need your help.
There are many apps for mobile phones that are made to keep people safer. Some have information on healthy relationships, others can link you to support services.
A recently designed app that is well worth promoting is the Daisy App that connects you to domestic and family violence support service in your local area.
The app, developed by 1800RESPECT, is free to download, and has a great safety feature and supported by the NSW Government Communities and Justice Department.
The Arc App enables anyone who is experiencing family violence to track details of abusive behaviour by uploading photos, videos, audio and diary entries to create a record of what has happened, when it happened, and how it made them feel.
The app also has information about technology and safety as well as links to legal resources.
The Aurora app is for people experiencing domestic and family violence or those worried about their relationship.
It has space for emergency contacts as well as information on abusive behaviour and links to services in NSW.
The Emergency+ app is a free app developed by Australia's emergency services and their government and industry partners.
If you are in immediate danger, call 000 for police or ambulance help if you are in immediate danger.
Resources:
1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) - 24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Men's Referral Service - 1300 766 491 - This service from No to Violence offers assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence.
Men line Australia - 1300 789 978 - Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties. 24/7 telephone and online support an information service for Australian men. Lifeline - 13 11 14 Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14. Someone will help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state or territory. Kids Help Line - 1800 551 800 Free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 in Australia.
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 46 36 - Information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Protect yourself from domestic and family violence:
- Always call 000 if you are in fear for your safety or you have been assaulted
- Educate yourself about the dynamics of domestic and family violence. Find out how police can help you.
- Always be vigilant when you are or have been a victim of domestic or family violence.
- Enhance your understanding of behaviours that are considered as stalking.
