As the local government elections will be held on 26 October 2024, Yarra Ranges Council will assume a caretaker role from Tuesday 17 September 2024. During the caretaker period, there will be limited changes made to the content on Council's websites. Information will only be added to this website in accordance with caretaker requirements.
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If you or somebody you know is experiencing family violence, access one of the support services below. You can also visit the DHHS website for more advice and access to support services. If a person is in immediate danger call 000. COVID-19 restrictions allow you to leave your home for emergency purposes. If you are escaping harm or are at risk of harm from family violence, you can leave your home. You will not be fined if you are leaving a dangerous situation. Please call 000 – Victoria Police if you are in immediate danger.
Specialist family violence service in Melbourne’s Eastern Metropolitan Region
Call 1800 271 150, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Email: OEMA@orangedoor.vic.gov.au
1800 RESPECT
Australia wide confidential support services, counselling, information and referral for sexual assault, and family violence for everyone.
Call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) www.1800respect.org.au
Webchat service is available 24 hours
Safe Steps Support line for family and domestic violence.
Call 1800 015 188 https://www.safesteps.org.au/
Webchat service is available 9am-9pm Mon-Fri
Sexual Assault Crisis Line Crisis counselling service for people who have experienced past and recent sexual assault.
Call 1800 806 292 https://www.sacl.com.au/
Kids Helpline Private and confidential phone and online counselling service for people aged 5 to 25.
Call 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Lifeline National charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with support and suicide prevention services.
Call 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
MensLine Australia Help, support, referrals & counselling services for men via telephone, online and video
Call 1300 78 99 78 https://mensline.org.au/
Stay up to date with all relevant information by visiting our webpage.
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book-your-vaccine-appointment