Where can I get help?
How Do I Stay Safe?
You should plan what you will do to keep yourself, your family and your property safe if the other person commits further domestic violence. For help preparing a safety plan, you can call 1800 RESPECT or seek assistance from a specialised domestic violence support service.
See also: Practical steps you can take to stay safe | Need to know | Queensland Government
For free legal advice, call North Queensland Women’s Legal Service, on 1800 244 504 or:
First Nations Women’s Legal Service - 1800 082 600
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) - 1800 012 255
Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS) - 1800 887 700
Cairns Community Legal Centre - (07) 4031 7688
Townsville Community Law - (07) 4721 5511
You can find private lawyers through the Queensland Law Society’s website.
You can find community legal centres through the Community Legal Centres Queensland website.
You can find services that provide non-legal support through Ask Izzy.