Statewide
Anyone living in South Australia, or visiting South Australia, can use the following services.
| Organisation | Services | Crisis or Non-crisis | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
1800 Respect | Provides support to those who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence and/or family violence. Open hours |
Crisis Non-crisis | 1800 737 732 |
Women’s Safety Services SA | Domestic violence crisis line. www.womenssafetyservices.com.au Open hours | Crisis | 1800 800 098 |
Yarrow Place | Rape and sexual assault support. Open hours |
Crisis Non-crisis | 1800 817 421 |
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme with South Australia Police (SAPOL) | South Australia’s Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) provides an avenue for a person who may be at risk of domestic violence to get information about their partner or former partner, to help make decisions about their safety and the future of the relationship. A request for information can be made by either:
| Crisis Non-crisis | 000 non-urgent assistance 131 444 |
Legal Services Commission | Free legal advice. Open hours | Non-crisis | 1300 366 424 |
Women’s Legal Service | Free legal services for women. | Non-crisis | |
Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program | The Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service (WDVCAS) is a statewide service for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic or family violence. Free legal assistance is available to:-
For further information visit www.wdvcas.lsc.sa.gov.au Open hours | Non-crisis | 1800 246 642 |
Zahra Foundation | Helps women and children, experiencing family violence become financially independent. | Non-crisis | |
Domestic Violence Unit (DVU), Legal Services Commission program | A wrap around legal and social support service providing legal advice, representation and support to women who have experienced domestic violence. The service is free and confidential. | Non-crisis | 8111 5511 |
Women's Information Service (WIS) | Support for women experiencing domestic violence. Open hours | Crisis Non-Crisis | 8303 0590 |
Migrant Women's Support Program | Women’s Safety Services SA offers a specific service for women of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds who are in unsafe relationships. The Migrant Women’s Support program is responsive to culturally sensitive needs, conducts risk assessments, safety management, information, advocacy, and refers to, and engages with other relevant services. Open hours | Non-Crisis | 8152 9260 |
Homeless Connect SA | Help for anyone experiencing homelessness. Open hours | Crisis | 1800 003 308 |
Rent Right SA | Help with any issues you have around renting a home. Talk to an Advisor, 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday. | Non-crisis | 1800 060 462 |
South Australian Financial Counsellor Association (SAFCA)Financial Counselling Helpline | Financial counselling. Help you assess and manage your financial situation. | Non-crisis | |
Cedar Health Service | 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. If we are not the right service for you, we can arrange referrals to other services to meet your needs. | Crisis and Non-crisis | 8444 0700 |
Don't become that man | Trained Intervention Counsellors are available to provide support and intervention, specialising in evidence-based engagement with men, with the safety of women and children central to all. | Non-crisis | 1300 24 34 13 |
Office for Women acknowledges and respects Aboriginal peoples as the State’s first peoples and nations and recognises Aboriginal peoples as traditional owners and occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia.
Women's Information Service
8303 0590 or 1800 188 158
Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
wis@sa.gov.au
Find your closest WIS Haven
Office for Women
