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Does someone you live with:

Physically abuse you and/or your children? (hitting, punching, slapping, pushing, throwing or smashing objects are all forms of physical abuse);

All of these behaviours are domestic and family violence. Remember:

The victim is never to blame; victims of violence always respond or resist abuse and never ask or choose to be abused.
Domestic and family violence occurs in families regardless of class, education, cultural or religious background.
Many of the forms of abuse are against the law in Australia; the Police are there to help you and can issue a 24 or 72 hour Police Order to keep you safe while you decide what to do.
Alcohol and other drugs can make violence worse but they do not cause violence.
Abuse tends to get worse and happen more and more frequently the longer it goes on. It won’t stop without help from outside the situation.
Violence at home has negative effects on children and young people. It impacts on their behaviour and mental health.
Emotional abuse can harm a woman’s confidence and self esteem just as much as physical abuse can.

You are not alone, there is help available. Services can provide practical and emotional support to assist you to:

Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline
1800 007 339 (FreeCall)

Crisis Care
1800 199 008 (FreeCall)

You don’t have to be hit to be hurt.

You don’t have to leave to get help.

You don’t have to be in crisis to call.