If you’re worried about someone you know who might be experiencing family and domestic violence, it can be hard to know what to do. But just by asking, listening and believing, you can have an enormous impact on someone’s journey to safety.
If someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 for emergency assistance.
To learn more about how you can help a loved one or friend, visit Safe and Equal’s “Are You Safe AT Home?” website.
Be the Support they Need
There are many ways to help someone experiencing family and domestic violence. Use the tabs below for practical steps and advice.
Why support matters
When someone you care about is experiencing family or domestic violence, your support can be life-changing. By offering a listening ear and practical help, you empower them to take steps toward safety and independence.
Remember, it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers. Start by being there and helping them connect with the resources they need.
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Safe Steps is committed to ensuring diversity, inclusion and equity are embedded throughout our organisation for the benefit of our clients and our staff. We are committed to a focus on recognising and eliminating discrimination in the services we deliver. Read our Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Statement here.
Safe Steps is committed to creating and maintaining a Child Safe Organisation; ensuring obligations to meet the Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme requirements, as codified by the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 (Vic). You can read more about this commitment in our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy here.
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre is supported by the Victorian Government.
Safe Steps is a free service for all people experiencing family and domestic violence.
You do not need a referral to use this service.
For emergency support, please call 000 now.
Otherwise, you can contact our Safe Steps team for family and domestic violence crisis support.
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