If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, do not wait— call 000 Emergency services are
best equipped to respond to urgent situations and can provide immediate assistance.
If You’re in Immediate Danger, Call 000 Now
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In Immediate Danger? Call 000 Now.
What is immediate danger?
Immediate danger refers to situations where your life or safety is at serious and immediate risk. Call 000 immediately if you are experiencing any of the following.
- Physical Threats
- Escalating Violence
- Non-Lethal Strangulation
- Threats Against Children
- Witnessing Violence
- Coercion or Forced Confinement
Physical Threats
● Someone is threatening to harm or kill you.
● Physical violence is happening or has just occurred.
● You are being followed, stalked, or are trapped.
Escalating Violence
● A known abuser has forced entry or is nearby.
● Tensions are escalating and violence feels imminent.
● Weapons or dangerous objects are being used or threatened.
Non-Lethal Strangulation
● You have been strangled or choked.
● This is an urgent medical emergency. Call 000 immediately.
Threats Against Children
● A child is being harmed or threatened.
● Someone is using children to manipulate, intimidate, or control you. Unsure if this is an emergency?
Witnessing Violence
● You or someone else is witnessing violent behaviour that may escalate.
● Violence is occurring, and immediate help is needed.
Coercion or Forced Confinement
● You are being forced to stay in a location against your will.
● Persistent threats or harassment make you feel unsafe to leave.
Why Call 000?
Calling 000 is the fastest way to get help in an emergency. Trained responders can:
● Arrive quickly to protect your safety.
● Provide immediate medical attention if needed.
● Remove you from a dangerous situation.
I need help
1. Call 000 if there is immediate danger.
2. Use a safe device to contact Safe Steps at 1800 015 188 for 24/7 support.
3. If possible, try to move to a safe location, such as a room with an exit or a public place.
4. Let someone you trust know about your situation if it’s safe to do so.
5. Clear your browsing history or use our Safe Browsing Tips (link to new page) to ensure your online safety.
Safe Steps respectfully acknowledges and celebrates the Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Victoria and pays respects to their Elders of past, current and future generations.
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.
