Support & Services

If you’ve experienced or witnessed workplace sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying or other harmful behaviour, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Support services exist to help you feel heard, supported and informed – at any stage.

You do not need to make a formal complaint or take legal action to access support.

1800RESPECT

Confidential counselling for people impacted by sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic or family violence (phone, chat, text).

https://www.1800respect.org.au

Lifeline

Crisis support if you’re feeling overwhelmed, distressed or unsafe.

https://www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue

Mental health support for anxiety, stress and depression.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au

SANE

Support for people experiencing trauma and complex mental health challenges.

https://www.sane.org

Suicide Call Back Service

24/7 counselling for people at risk, carers and those bereaved by suicide.

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

ACT

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre

https://crcc.org.au

Canberra Sexual Health Centre (Sexual Assault Care)

https://www.health.act.gov.au/services-and-programs/sexual-health/sexual-assault-care

SAMSSA (support for male survivors)

https://samssa.org.au

NSW

Full Stop Australia – Sexual Violence Helpline

https://fullstop.org.au

NT

Sexual Assault Referral Centres

https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/hospitals-health-services/sexual-assault-referral-centres

QLD

DVConnect Sexual Assault Helpline

https://www.dvconnect.org/sexual-assault-helpline

Brisbane Rape & Incest Survivors Support Centre

https://brissc.org.au

SA

Yarrow Place Rape & Sexual Assault Service

https://www.wchn.sa.gov.au/our-network/yarrow-place

TAS

Laurel House

https://laurelhouse.org.au

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS)

https://www.sass.org.au

VIC

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

https://www.sacl.com.au

Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASA)

https://casa.org.au

WA

Sexual Assault Resource Centre

https://www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/other-services/sarc

Waratah Support Centre

https://www.waratah.asn.au

Kids Helpline

Counselling for children and young people aged 5–25

https://kidshelpline.com.au

JobWatch

Employment rights advice (VIC, QLD, TAS).

https://jobwatch.org.au

Workplace Advice Service (FWC)

Free legal help for workers and employers about bullying, dismissal and sexual harassment.

https://www.fwc.gov.au/workplace-advice-service

Working Women

Working Women’s Centres (NT, QLD, SA)

https://wwcsa.org.au

LGBTIQ+ Workers

QLife (national counselling & support)

https://qlife.org.au

Young Workers

Youth Law Australia

https://yla.org.au

Police Support

If you believe the behaviour involves criminal conduct, including sexual assault, you can contact police.

Police Assistance Line (24/7)

https://www.aic.gov.au/contact-us/report-crime

A Supportive Reminder

• You don’t need certainty, evidence or a formal complaint to seek help
• Support can help you decide what feels right for you
• Seeking support is a strength – not a failure

You deserve to feel safe and supported at work.