Crisis support

Adult survivors of child sexual abuse

Specific services for adult survivors of child sexual abuse

Support services for sexual assault

National services

For services in your state or territory see the list below.

Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Specific services for adult survivors of child sexual abuse

For 24-hour crisis, information and counselling support for survivors of child sexual abuse call:

1800 737 732 - to talk to someone immediately or find services in your area. 24-hour counselling is available for you, a friend or family member, or client.

For counselling support, information and referral you can call:

1300 657 380 - Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA) professional counselling line on this number, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
1800 272 831 - Bravehearts counselling and advocacy services

For information and counselling support specifically for male survivors of child sexual abuse:

Living Well - online, email or livechat counselling
Survivors & Mates Support Network (SAMSN) - information and peer support

Sexual assault services also provide support to male survivors of sexual abuse. Call 1800 737 732 to find out about these services in your state.

National support services for sexual assault

1800RESPECT or 1800 737 732: talk to someone immediately about sexual assault or domestic violence, or find services in your area

1800MY LINE or 1800 695 463: advice about relationships or relationship violence

Lifeline or 13 11 14: provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services

Family Relationships Online or 1800 050 321: provides all families (whether together or separated) with access to information about family relationship issues