This is a free government service that helps Tasmanians who’ve experienced family violence.
What they offer
- Emotional support
- Counselling to help you process what happened
- Someone to listen without judgment
- Help dealing with trauma and stress
- Practical help
- Financial assistance for immediate needs (like temporary accommodation, food, clothing)
- Help replacing items like phones or locks
- Support getting to appointments
- Legal support
- Explain your options and rights
- Help applying for a Family Violence Order
- Support person to come to court with you
- Information about the justice system
- Other assistance
- Referrals to housing, health services, or legal aid
- Help with safety planning
- Support for children who’ve witnessed violence
- Compensation claims if you’ve been injured
You don’t need to
- Report to police first (though they can help if you want to)
- Have physical injuries
- Prove what happened
The service is confidential and free. They understand family violence and will believe you. You can contact them whether the violence just happened or was years ago.
Contact
Phone: 1300 300 238 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
In person: Offices in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, and Devonport