For young people

If there is fighting, violence, or someone making you feel scared at home — it is not your fault, and you are not alone. You deserve to feel safe.

If you or someone in your home is in danger right now, call 000.

Call 000

People you can talk to (free, private)

3 services

Kids Helpline

Crisis

1800 55 1800

Free, private counselling for people aged 5–25, any time, day or night. You can call about anything.

Call now

13YARN

Crisis

13 92 76

Yarn with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander supporter, 24/7.

Call now

If a child is being hurt

Reporting

132 111

NSW Child Protection Helpline — if you're worried about a child's safety.

Call now

Some things to know

What's happening is not your fault, and you're not the only one going through it.

You don't have to fix it on your own — talking to a safe adult or one of these lines helps.

Think of a safe person and a safe place you can go to if things get scary.

If you ever need to leave this site fast, use Quick exit at the top, or press Esc three times.

Looking after yourself matters. The Healing & wellbeing page has gentle ways to feel a bit steadier.