Get support
Remember, support is always available.
If you’re experiencing family violence or are in need of other support, freecall Djirra 9am-5pm Monday to Friday on 1800DJIRRA (1800 354 772).
Djirra has offices in several locations in Victoria. Find your nearest Djirra office here.
Djirra delivers family violence support, legal services and case management, alongside prevention and cultural programs. Find out more about what we do here.
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.
Other supports
Djirra is not an emergency crisis service. If you are in crisis, call one of the services listed below.
Emergency
If you have concerns for your safety, call 000 immediately.
Family violence support
If you need family violence support when Djirra is closed, call:
- Elizabeth Morgan House on 1800 364 297 (24/7)
- Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 (24/7)
- Rainbow Door on 1800 729 367 for members of the LGBTIQA+ community (10am-5pm, 7 days)
Mental health
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)
- Dardi Munwurro’s Brother to Brother on 1800 435 799 (24/7)
For 24/7 crisis support including suicide prevention, mental health worries and counselling call:
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
- MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
- Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 30
Sexual assault support
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)
Homelessness
If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness call:
- Victoria Homelessness Crisis support on 1800 825 955 (24/7)
