For many people, the court system is intimidating and confusing. Court Network provides information and support to people going to court, for example, if you are applying for an Intervention Order. It also offers other services to empower people using the court system.

Need someone to listen? This webpage provides contact details for the 24-hour, toll free Domestic Violence Crisis Help Line. It also lists options and services in Victoria that can help you make changes and informed choices and will offer individual support for women and children experiencing Domestic violence/family violence.

The Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre provides information on Victorian and national support services for women and children who have experienced domestic violence/family violence. It includes a list of domestic violence/family violence outreach workers.

This webpage provides information about services for women living with or escaping domestic violence/family violence. It lists 24-hour crisis help lines and contains information on shelters, refuges and emergency housing

Women's Health West (WHW) hosts a crisis housing service for culturally and linguistically diverse women and children in the Western region who are experiencing domestic violence/family violence. It provides services including safe housing, emotional support and counselling. Interpreters are also available and the service may be able to direct you to services in your native language.

Immigrant Women's Domestic Violence Service (IWDVS) provides culturally sensitive risk assessment, support,  information,  referral and advocacy to women and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have been affected by domestic violence/family violence. IWDVS can link you to interpreter services. 

It is your right to have a safe, secure place to live. This information sheet explains housing options, including crisis housing, women's refuges and transitional housing.

Crisis Help Network offers a list of services which can provide information on housing and accommodation for women.

This webpage contains information on the Inner South Domestic Violence Service, which provides short-term housing assistance to women who are escaping domestic violence/family violence, have low support needs and reside (or are intending to reside) in the inner or middle south regions of Melbourne.

Is someone you know being abused? This comprehensive booklet from Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre (DVIRC) is filled with information and advice about how to recognise abuse, how to decide whether to get involved and what you can do to support a friend or family member experiencing abuse.

Berry Street Victoria is a non-profit organisation focussed on protecting and caring for children and strengthening families. This webpage will help you to find services in your region, including domestic violence/family violence services and crisis accommodation. 

This webpage provides links to and contact details for support groups, message boards and chat rooms for survivors of abuse.

This list of transitional housing managers will help you find the right manager for your area.

Victorian Community Council Against Violence (VCCAV) has published this very helpful booklet full of information to help you know what you can do if you are experiencing domestic violence.