Family Violence Law Help

What is Family Violence Law Help?

Family Violence Law Help is a website that has information about domestic and family violence, the law and where to get the help from, Australia wide.

Family Violence Law Help uses illustrations to make the information that is given more engaging and easy to understand.

Why is domestic and family violence such an important issue?

On average, one woman a week is killed by domestic and family violence.

Approximately one quarter of women in Australia have experienced at least one incident of violence by an intimate partner.

The sad reality is that domestic and family violence is common in Australia and is under-reported. It happens in all parts of society, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual identity, socio-economic status, location, culture or religion.

What about user safety?

Family Violence Law Help has an initial pop-up when you enter the site that points out the safety features of the website.

The website has a quick exit button, information about online safety and where to get help with staying safe.

The online safety page includes information about using private browsing, deleting browsing and download histories and tips to increase technology safety

Where can I get more information?

Visit Family Violence Law Help at www.familyviolencelaw.gov.au

If you or any other person is in immediate danger – call police on Triple Zero (000).
To speak to someone about domestic and family violence, call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).