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Domestic and family violence occurs when someone who has a close personal relationship with you makes you feel afraid, powerless or unsafe. It can be physical, but can also be emotional and psychological. Anyone can experience domestic and family violence. It happens across communities, ages, cultures and genders. Women are almost three times more likely than men to have experienced violence by a partner since the age of 15 (ABS, 2017).
Domestic violence takes many forms aiming to control, intimidate, terrify or coerce another person. It includes physical, sexual, verbal, psychological, mental, and emotional abuse. Also stalking, harassment, financial abuse and manipulation, denial of freedom or choice and control of access to family and friends. Council is committed to addressing domestic and family violence in our community.
Available Support
Domestic abuse doesn’t discriminate between race, gender, sexuality, culture or religion. Anyone can be affected.
These confidential hotlines are available 24hrs:
- 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
- NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 65 64 63)
- Lifeline (Call 12 11 14 or Text 0477 131 114)
- MensLine (1300 78 99 78)
- Full Stop Australia (1800 385 578)
- Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline (1800 497 212)
- If you witness domestic violence, if you have concerns for the welfare or safety of a family member, friend, colleague or neighbour, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
To be connected to a free translating and interpreting service (TIS) call 131 450
Crisis Accommodation
Northern Beaches Women's Shelter
9977 7772
Women and Children First
(formerly Manly Warringah Women’s Resource Centre)
9971 4499
For help to access local support
Northern Beaches Domestic Violence Triage Service
Call 0404 445 940
- This service operates 7 days a week, 9.30am to 8pm.
- Triage service is a first point of contact to help access appropriate local support.
- It is not a crisis service however every enquiry will be responded to within 24 hours.
- Coordinated by the Northern Beaches Domestic Violence Network.
Women & Children
Northern Beaches Women's Shelter
02 9977 7772
For crisis support & emergency accommodation for single women or women & children
Women and Children First
(formerly Manly Warringah Women’s Resource Centre)
9971 4499
For crisis support & emergency accommodation for women & children.
Women's Resilience Centre
02 9979 1865
1300 895 991
For long term support and recovering for women & children or single women.
Mary's House - Daisy Centre
Northern Sydney Region
1800 002 111
Domestic Violence Response Enhancement
9am - 5pm: 9488 2400
After hours: 9488 2580
Northern Sydney Family Connect and Support
1800 066 757
Children & Youth
In responding to issues relating to children, our Child Safety page suggests many resources offering advice and help.
Kids Helpline for ages 5 - 25 years
1800 55 1800
Child Protection Helpline
123 111
Taldumande Youth Sevices for ages 12 - 24 years
For child and youth homelessness
02 9460 3777
Burdekin Association
For child and youth homelessness
02 8976 1777
Avalon Youth Hub for ages 12 - 25 years
0487 936 875
Counselling, Information and Support
Lifeline Northern Beaches
02 9949 5552
For low cost counselling sessions. This service is available to all individuals, no referral is required and no limit on sessions. Bulk billing is available for those with a Mental Health Care Plan.
Sessions available in Balgowlah, Manly or Mosman.
See also their support group for women.
Relationships Australia Dee Why
1300 364 227
651 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why
Our Financial assistance page provides information on support services for community members affected by domestic violence and financial abuse.
First Nations
Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence
1800 019 123
13YARN (24/7 crisis hotline)
13 92 76
Seniors and disability
Ageing & Disability abuse helpline
(previously Elder Abuse Line)
1800 628 221
Men
MensLine
1300 789 978
Catholic Care
13 18 19
Drop In Service
LocalKind (formerly Community Northern Beaches)
Domestic and Family Violence Service
02 9977 1066
52 Raglan St, Manly
Court Support and Case Management
Northern Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Scheme (WDVCAS)
02 8425 8707
Worried about your behaviour?
If you think you controlling or hurting someone and you want to change your behaviour, support is available for you.
For information on services and programs:
Northern Beaches Domestic Violence Referral Guide
Resources
- If you are supporting someone who is experiencing domestic abuse, Insight Exchange have developed a resource, Follow My Lead to help you respond.
- Domestic violence can take many forms, Another Closet: LGBTIQ Domestic & Family Violence provides more information about healthy relationships. Twenty10 supports and provides counselling services for people across Sydney and New South Wales who identify as LGBTQIA+.
- MensLine have a tip sheet for men who are experiencing domestic abuse.
- The Northern Sydney Domestic Violence Networks, in conjunction with NSW Police, have produced Domestic Violence is a Crime to provide Police and legal information.
- Charmed and Dangerous is a resource from Legal Aid NSW for women who wish to reclaim a healthy relationship after experiencing domestic violence.
- Our Watch is a helpful website with a range of resources advocating for the prevention of violence against women.
- Willow is a free legal information service led by the Women's Legal Service NSW.
Northern Beaches Domestic Violence Network
Northern Beaches Domestic Violence Network is an interagency which comprises representatives from local domestic violence services, local government, police and other stakeholders. Council has a pivotal role on this network to work in partnership with key services and community groups.
We work collaboratively to raise awareness and seek to use approaches that prevent domestic and family abuse within our local area. For more information please email.