24/7 Family and Domestic Violence Support for Victorians
If you or someone you know is experiencing or afraid of family and domestic violence, you can contact Safe Steps for support by phone, email or web chat.
We’re open every day of the year, including public holidays.
Phone
1800 015 188
24/7 family violence response phone line.
safesteps@safesteps.org.au
A support worker will reply to you as soon as possible.
Live Web Chat
Connect with a family violence specialist online Mon-Fri, 9am – 12 midnight.
If you have been threatened or you are fearful for yourself, a child or a family member – call 000.
General Enquiries
If you have a general enquiry but do not need family violence support please contact Safe Steps’ head office*.
- Email: admin@safesteps.org.au
- Phone: (03) 9928 9600
- Post: GPO Box 4396, Melbourne, Victoria 3001
Fundraising
Email fundraising@safesteps.org.au or read how you can support our work.
Scam phone calls: Safe Steps does not make phone calls asking for donations. If you receive a call or SMS from someone asking for donations on Safe Steps’ behalf, please don’t give them any personal information and consider reporting the call. Scamwatch has information about protecting yourself against scams.
Complaints
Please email privacyofficer@safesteps.org.au
Media
Please email media@safesteps.org.au or call 0418 457 390.
