Domestic, family and sexual violence

Support services Services that can help you if you're experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence.

Planning for safety Help to plan for safety, support your children, care for pets, find accommodation, sort out your finances, take legal action and stay safe online.

Your legal options Advice and support to manage Family Violence Orders and other legal issues.

Financial support after domestic and family violence Find out what financial support you can get to help you after domestic and family violence.

Types of domestic and family violence Violent and controlling behaviours that make family members or intimate partners feel afraid and unsafe.

Supporting someone affected by domestic and family violence Signs of abuse and how to support someone experiencing abuse.

Stories from ACT women Women share personal experiences of what it's like to be a victim of domestic and family violence.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities Find culturally safe support services and learn how domestic and family violence affects communities.

Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Office We lead the ACT Government’s work to improve the ACT’s response to domestic, family and sexual violence.

Domestic Violence Prevention Council We help the ACT Government improve its response to domestic and family violence by bringing together experts from the community, police and courts.