A free, 24/7 counselling service available by phone, SMS, webchat, and video call for any person in Australia who has experienced, or is at risk of, domestic, family, or sexual violence. The website also provides information, safety planning tools and links to other support services. Website available in 29 languages other than English including Arabic, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Greek, Italian and Farsi, with links to interpreters. Website compatible with a screen reader, easy English aids to support people in contacting the service, and counsellors trained to assist people with communication difficulties.
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