Hi, I’m Monique, and I was really worried about one of my colleagues. I didn’t know how to ask her about domestic violence. So, I rang 1800Respect. They were able to talk me through what I should and shouldn’t do. Then, I brought in some DV resources to work, and asked her sensitively about the situation. She was able to get the help she needed to be safe.

Hi, I’m Riley, and I’m queer. An ex started harassing me last year, and I didn’t know what to do. I got some support from the WDVCAS - Women and Domestic Court Advocacy Service. I was really worried no one would listen to me because I’m queer, and my perpetrator wasn’t a man. The support I got was awesome. They had a gender neutral bathroom, and even a rainbow sticker on my file! I was able to sit in the safe room at court, and get legal and practical advice and support. I don’t know what I would’ve done without them.

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