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Full Stop Australia

Full Stop Australia is a leading national service providing free, 24/7, confidential counselling and support for people affected by sexual, domestic, and family violence.
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Full Stop Australia is a leading national service providing free, 24/7, confidential counselling and support for people affected by sexual, domestic, and family violence.

Overview

1800 FULL STOP 1800 385 578 for

Anyone in Australia who has been impacted by sexual, domestic or family violence

Supporters of anyone impacted by sexual, domestic or family violence.

This service provides

  • Trauma-specialist counselling
  • Telephone support
  • Information and referral

We can assist with

  • Managing the impacts of sexual, domestic or family violence
  • Reporting options
  • Safety and planning
  • Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline 1800 497 212 for:

Anyone in Australia who is from LGBTQ+ communities who has recently or in the past experienced sexual, domestic or family violence

Family members, friends and supporters of someone from LGBTQ+ communities who has experienced sexual domestic or family violence

Others who may be impacted by violence targeted toward the LGBTQ+ communities, including professionals

This service provides

Professional trauma counselling provided by counsellors who have completed specialist training provided by ACON

  • Information and referral to other services
  • Vicarious trauma support and debrief for professionals

We can assist with

  • Managing the impacts of sexual domestic and family violence
  • Talking to supporters
  • Information about seeking assistance from Police
  • Information on medical help
  • Safety planning
  • Referrals

Full Stop Australia’s counsellors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via telephone or online chat.

Services are free and do not require a Medicare card.

Full Stop Australia does not provide counselling for people using abuse or violence.