Get support
Remember, support is always available.
If you’re in need of family violence or other support, freecall Djirra on 1800DJIRRA (1800 354 772), 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Djirra has offices in several locations in Victoria. Find your nearest Djirra office here.
Djirra provides practical support to Aboriginal people experiencing family violence, or who have experienced it in the past. We also provide cultural programs and workshops.
We provide these services to Aboriginal women and their children, sistergirls, brotherboys, trans and gender diverse people, non-binary, intersex and queer folk who identify as women, or who feel comfortable accessing a women’s service.
While Djirra does not provide services to Aboriginal men, we will always provide warm referrals to culturally safe services.
Djirra is not an emergency crisis service.
If you need support urgently or when we are closed, call one of the services listed below.
If you have concerns for your safety, call 000 immediately.
For 24/7 crisis support including suicide prevention, mental health worries and counselling call:
There are many other freecall services available to you:
If you’re feeling stressed or no good and want to have a culturally safe, confidential yarn about your wellbeing call:
- 13YARN on 13 92 76 to speak to an Aboriginal Crisis Supporter (24/7)
- Yarning SafeNStrong on 1800 959 563 (24/7)
If you need family violence support when Djirra is closed, call:
- Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 (24/7)
- Rainbow Door on 1800 729 367 for members of the LGBTIQA+ community (10am-5pm, 7 days)
For crisis support if you’ve experienced sexual assault call:
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line on 1800 806 292 (After hours Monday to Friday 5pm-9am, all weekends and public holidays)
If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness call:
- Victoria Homelessness Crisis support on 1800 825 955 (24/7)