Lockdown Violence - YOU DONT NEED PERMISSION TO LEAVE - CatholicCare NT

We understand that lockdown can result in increased risk of violence in the home, which can be both physical and non-physical. You can leave your home to escape violence at any time during lockdown AND YOU DO NOT NEED PERMISSION to leave. CatholicCare NT can provide support for those experiencing or at risk of experiencing violence or those using violence against their partner or family members including children. We can provide counselling, homelessness support/referrals and emergency financial relief.

Call CatholicCare NT from 8:30am to 5:00pm on 1800 899 855

If you are in immediate danger call an ambulance or police on 000

If you need to speak to someone urgently or outside business hours call:

1800 Respect – 24 hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line – www.1800respect.org.au

Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491 – assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence – mrs.org.au 

Mensline Australia – 1300 789 978 – supporting men and boys dealing with family and relationship difficulties – www.mensline.org.au

Lifeline – 131114 (text 0477 13 11 14) – personal crisis or thinking about suicide – online chat https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/

Kids Help Line – 1800 551 800 – www.kidshelp.com.au