Get urgent help
Call the Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 for counselling services for children and young people.
Call the Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 for domestic violence support.
Call 1800Respect 1800 737 732 for the national domestic family and sexual violence counselling service.
Family life in Australia includes access to parenting support, financial assistance and relationship services. Help is available at different stages of family life and during difficult times.
Videos
No place for domestic and family violence in Australia
Watch a video about domestic and family violence laws in Australia in different languages.
Family life, parenting and raising children
Find support for raising children, parenting, family wellbeing and financial assistance in NSW.
Translated parenting resources
Use this tool to find articles, videos and picture guides on parenting topics like child health, nutirition, sleep and disability, in different languages.
Youth Transition Support (YTS) services
Read information about Youth Transition Support (YTS) services, which help young humanitarian entrants and eligible migrants aged 15 to 25 to take part in work and education, strengthen vocational skills and build social connections and confidence through sporting programs.
Family Advocacy and Support Service (Legal Aid NSW)
Read information about accessing the Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS), which provides services to people affected by family violence.
Having children
Read information about managing your finances, understanding your responsibilities and finding support services after having a baby.
Parenting young children
Read information about how to support the health and development of children not yet at primary school and find support services.
Parental leave pay (Services Australia)
Read information about the Australian Government payment available for new parents caring for their child.
Start strong program for families Frequently Asked Questions
Read information about the NSW Government's Start Strong program, which provides fee relief to families with children in early childhood education and care services.
Healthy living
Find information about simple ways to eat well, get active and find support to help you and your family feel better, stronger and healthier.
Youth Transition Support (YTS) providers list
Read information about Youth Transition Support (YTS) services providers.
Community Hubs Australia
Read information about Community Hubs Australia and find a Hub in your area.
Community Hubs contacts and locations
Find locations and contacts for Community Hubs.
Relationships, marriage and family law
Understand relationship rights, marriage, separation, divorce and family law in NSW.
Getting married
Read information about getting married in NSW, including the legal requirements and booking a registry wedding.
Getting a divorce
Read information about getting a divorce in NSW and available services for emotional, financial and legal support when going through one.
De facto relationships
Read information about legal rights, finances and taxes for couples who live together but are not married.
Family safety, crisis and specialist support
Find help if you or your family need urgent support, including domestic violence services, legal help, housing and specialist refugee services.
No place for domestic and family violence in Australia
Watch a video about domestic and family violence laws in Australia in different languages.
Domestic and family violence support
Read information about domestic and family violence and how to access available support services if you feel unsafe.
Coercive control
Read information and watch videos about coercive control, including what it is, how to know the signs, and how to get help.
Information for religious and community leaders responding to domestic and family violence
Read information about responses to domestic violence from community and religious leaders.
Domestic and family violence resources (Western Sydney Community Legal Centre)
Read information about about domestic and family violence for multicultural communities in NSW.
Safe to Speak Program (Full Stop Australia)
Read information about the Safe to Speak program. This program provides people supporting community members experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence in migrant and refugee communities with the skills, frameworks, and confidence they need to support survivors in appropriate ways and bridge to specialist services when needed.
Emergency accommodation and housing
Read information about crisis and emergency housing, escaping family and domestic violence, and finding a homelessness shelter or service.
Housing assistance for domestic and family violence
Read information about housing assistance available for people experiencing domestic and family violence.
Domestic Violence NSW (DVNSW)
Read information about the peak body for specialist domestic and family violence services in NSW, representing approximately 200 member services across the state.
Find housing when affected by family and domestic violence
Read information about finding housing if you're affected by family and domestic violence.
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