Family violence is a common issue that affects many people across their lives.
Exposure to any form of family violence can be very damaging to the health and wellbeing of adults and children.
Peter Mac has a key role as a health service in identifying and responding to family violence. We are part of the state-wide Strengthening Hospital Responses to Family Violence project and we say ‘No to family violence’.
Many of our staff have been trained in family violence, so if you need help, you can speak to us.
For further information on what family violence is, how it can affect children, and ways you can seek help, visit The Orange Door.
Family violence support services
Peter Mac family violence supports
- Peter Mac’s Social Work Department – Phone (03) 8559 5267
Urgent family violence services
If you or your children are in immediate danger, call police on 000
- 1800 Respect 1800 737 732
This is the national sexual assault, domestica and family violence counselling service.
- Safe Steps 1800 015 188
This is a 24-hour Family Violence Response Centre. This service can provide support, information and accommodation for women, young people, and children experiencing family violence.
Children’s services
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Men’s family violence services
No to Violence – 1300 766 491
No to Violence works with men who use family violence, and the sector that supports them to change their abusive and violent behaviour.
Specialist services
Help and support for family violence and families in need of support with the wellbeing and development of children.
Djirra – 1800 105 303
Practical support to all Aboriginal women and people who are currently experiencing family violence or have in the past.
Elizabeth Morgan House- 03 9403 9400
Specialist family violence support to Aboriginal women and their children who have experienced family violence.
InTouch – 1800 755 988
Services, programs, and responses to family violence in migrant and refugee communities.
withRespect – 1800 542 847
Support for LGBTQ+ people of all ages experiencing family violence.
Legal services
Women’s Legal Service Victoria – 1800 133 302
Support for women experiencing family violence to get legal advice.
Victoria Legal Aid – 1300 792 387
Information about the law and how legal aid can assist.