Domestic Violence Can Happen to Anyone
24 hours Domestic Violence Line: 1800 65 64 63
The NSW Domestic and Family Violence website, for people experiencing domestic violence. Domestic and family violence takes many forms. It involves violent, abusive or intimidating behaviour carried out by a partner, carer or family member to control, dominate or instil fear. It doesn’t have to be physical abuse. It can be emotional, psychological, financial, sexual or other types of abuse.

Domestic Violence Interagency Guidelines
(02) 9228 3141 or (02) 9228 3132
The Domestic Violence Interagency Guidelines are one tool in the many strategies for reducing domestic violence and enhancing the coordination between agencies and services. The Guidelines have been written for workers in the field working in or dealing with the legal system and/or working with women dealing with the legal system.

Office for Women’s Policy
(02) 9228 3141 or (02) 9228 3132
The NSW Government is committed to building an equitable, inclusive and safe society where all women are valued and respected, can contribute meaningfully, and are able to enjoy the rights, freedoms and protections to which everyone in NSW is entitled.

Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre (DVIRC)
24 hours: 1800 737 732 or 1800 RESPECT
DVIRC is a statewide service in Victoria, Australia. DVIRC aims to reduce and prevent family violence by providing education to improve service and policy responses, and by assisting people who have experienced abuse.

Women’s Safety After Separation
(02) 9286 4000
This website provides information for women facing separation, particularly where there is violence and abuse. This information is to help women to negotiate safety for themselves and their children. 

Women’s Services Network (WESNET)
(02) 96989777
Established in 1992, the Women’s Services Network (WESNET) is a national women’s peak advocacy body which works on behalf of women and children who are or have experienced domestic and family violence.

Australian Institute of Family Studies – Violence, Abuse and Neglect
Comprehensive information about domestic violence issues.

Child Welfare Information Gateway
This is a useful American site which outlines what DV is, myths and strategies.

When Love Hurts
This website is for teenagers on relationships, respect and abuse issues.  Take respect checklist, the relationship quiz and read the true stories and more.

Bursting The Bubble
A site for teenagers and is about abuse by family members. It provides quizzes, stories, advice and more.

No To Violence
No To Violence (NTV), the Male Family Violence Prevention Association Inc., is a peak organisation of individuals and agencies working for the prevention of male family violence. Information for men and others who wish to stop being violent. The specific focus is to work with men to assist them to change and end their violent behaviour.

A Call to Men
A Call to Men is a leading national men’s organization addressing domestic and sexual violence prevention and the promotion of healthy manhood. They are committed to maintaining strong partnerships with women’s organizations already doing this important work and help to organize communities in order to raise awareness and get men involved in this effort.

The Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Psychopathy Education
A site dedicated to promoting recognition of abusive behaviours and psychopaths by the author of How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before you get Involved.

Family Relationships Online
Family Relationships Online is a key component in Government support for building better family relationships. It provides all families (whether together or separated) with information and advice about family relationship issues, Government funded services that can assist them to build better relationships, and information on the Government’s reforms to the family law system to help families focus on the needs of their children.

NSW Women’s Refuge Resource Centre
(02) 9698 9777
Contains information about domestic violence, women’s refuges, Aboriginal issues, children, the law, refuge contacts, and a diverse range of women’s services and feminist links.

Woman’s Family Law Support Service – NSW Women’s Refuge Resource Centre
(02) 9217 7389
The Women’s Family Law Support Service (WFLSS) commenced operation at the Sydney Family Law Registry in 2007. The WFLSS is a joint project of the NSW Women’s Refuge Movement (WRM) and the Sydney Family Law Registry.

Another Closet – Domestic Violence in Gay and Lesbian Relationships
1800 65 64 63
This website is written for people in same sex relationships who are or may be experiencing domestic violence. It contains information on what domestic violence is, what to do if you are experiencing abuse, tips for making a crisis plan and the details for some important referral services in NSW.

Australian Institute of Family Studies
The Australian Institute of Family Studies is an Australian government statutory authority that promotes the identification and understanding of factors affecting marital and family stability in Australia.  The site contains comprehensive research on numerous topics related to marital and family stability in Australia.

The Liz Library
An American site containing compressive research on numerous topics related to families, children, parenting and custody, domestic violence, child abuse and family law issues.

Debunking the Claims about Joint Versus Sole Custody
Information about research on joint versus sole custody, with links to the associated research papers.

The Leadership Council of Australia on Child Abuse & Interpersonal Violence
Myths that place children at risk during custody disputes. Dallam. S. J., & Silberg, J. L. (Jan/Feb 2006). Sexual Assault Report, 9(3), 33-47. (PDF)

Childcare, violence and fathering – Are violent fathers who look after their children, likely to be less abusive?
 Harne, L.(2003) In Gender, Conflict and Violence.Klein, R. & Waller, B (eds) (PDF)  

The National Council of Single Mothers
The National Council of Single Mothers and their Children is a national voice for, and with single mothers and their children.  NCSMC advocates for equity of opportunity, financial security, safety and access to legal and human rights for single mothers and their children.
 
Women Everywhere Advocating Violence Elimination (W.E.A.V.E.)
WEAVE is a National Women’s Alliance that aims to eliminate all forms of male violence (including sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation and trafficking). Their vision is to ensure that all women and children are able to live free from all forms of violence and abuse.

Suddenly Separated
A site developed by Julie Singleton, a solicitor who went through her own separation.  She found that there was no one-stop source of information and support for people in a separation crisis and was inspired to create the site.

Department of Immigration and Citizenship
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is the Federal Government Department responsible for immigration and determining applications for permanent residence in Australia. The site has information about Domestic Violence Provisions for individuals on a spouse visa who have experienced domestic violence.

Immigration Advice and Rights Centre
The Immigration Advice and Rights Centre is a community legal centre that provides free legal advice and assistance in relation to immigration matters.