Other Support Services
This list considers the needs of LGBTIQA+SB people experiencing FDSV in WA. FDSV looks different for everyone. Some services or information may be appropriate for some people and not others.
If you need support navigating the list or have feedback about listed services, get in touch. If you have any suggestions for services we could add to this list please email us.
Crisis Support
You can contact Crisis Care to report concerns for a child’s safety and wellbeing. Additionally, you can request support for homelessness and family and domestic violence.
13YARN is a crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope. You can yarn with an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. Ther service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is confidential.
FDSV Support
Zonta House is a family and domestic violence support organisation. Their Diversity & Inclusion program is to support Victim/Survivors of FDV identifying as LGBTQIA+ and/or living with a disability.
1800RESPECT is a domestic, family and sexual violence counselling and information support service.
The Leaving Violence Program supports people leaving a partner who uses violence. They can help with financial and other supports. The Program is available to eligible victim-survivors regardless of gender or visa status.
RSPCA WA offers the Pets In Crisis program. They can provide a temporary home for pets whose owners are experiencing immediate family and domestic violence. It is a free service.
The Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) is a free service located in Perth. They provide crisis services to people who have experienced a recent sexual assault (rape) in the last two weeks. They also offer counselling for sexual assault / abuse experienced recently or in the past. Services are available for people of all sexualities and gender identities aged 13 years and above.
No to Violence provides services to men who use violence. Their diversity and inclusion page includes information for the LGBTIQA+SB community. They also offer counselling for people using violence who do not identify as men.
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline is a free phone service. They support LGBTIQA+ people who have experienced FDSV. You can also contact them if you are a family member or friend of an LGBTIQA+ person who has experienced FDSV. They also provide vicarious trauma support and debriefing for professionals. They can be contacted on 1800 497 212.
Online Support
Say It Out Loud is an online project which encourages LGBTIQA+ people to have healthy relationships. Their website has information about how to get help for unhealthy relationships.
Transfemme is an online resource about relationships between trans women and cisgender men.
The eSafety Commissioner is the Australian Government’s independent online safety regulator. They promote safer, more positive online experiences. They have a dedicated webpage which contains information tailored to the LGBTIQA+ community.
TechSafety is an online resource for people affected by FDSV. It has information about technology, privacy, and safety.
If you need support using this list or having any feedback, please contact us at: pir@livingproud.org.au.
