Seeking safety during COVID-19
You are not alone: Seeking safety from family violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding family violence
Types of abuse
Family violence is not always physical or sexual abuse. It can include controlling and coercive behaviours such as making threats, monitoring you, limiting your contact with other people, stopping you from accessing care, or controlling the way you get and spend money.
Information for Family and Friends
If you are worried someone you know or care about is experiencing family violence, there are some simple things you can do to help and support them.
Information for Parents and Support for Children
Children and young people have their own unique experiences of family violence. We're here to help.
How Safe Steps helped in 2018 -19...
86,638
calls to our 24/7 response phone lines
42,000+
bed nights in safe emergency accommodation
3761
women were provided case management and accommodation
116
women and children in emergency accommodation on any given night