Domestic & family violence

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DFV tools and apps for finding hope and moving forward

An important part of staying safe and moving forward is actively taking care of your mental health and wellbeing.

Below, you’ll find tools and apps that can teach you practical ways to understand the impact of your experience, manage distressing feelings, and rebuild confidence.

This Way Up

This Way Up offers free and paid self-paced online programs that can teach you practical ways to manage symptoms of anxiety, chronic pain, depression, insomnia, panic, stress, trauma, and other mental health challenges.

Cost

Free with prescription

Mental Health Online’s PTSD Program teaches you about post-traumatic stress disorder as well as skills and strategies you can use to manage it.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Lizzie shares how she was able to hold on to hope after years of struggling with addiction due to being sexually abused as a child.

Cameron, a musician, shares his journey of surviving domestic and family violence, exploring his identity, and finding hope through connection, music, and small acts of kindness.

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Understanding DFV & Trauma

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If you’re a man using abuse or violence in relationships and are here because you want to explore options for changing your behaviour, you may want to try the Better Man online program. It's free, self-led, and a positive first step.

Better Man

Better Man is a free self-led online program that helps men reflect on their relationships and make positive changes to their behaviour.

Cost

Free

Helps with

Domestic and family violence

Relationships

Anger

Long-term help for domestic and family violence

Support services for domestic and family violence

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What is domestic and family violence?

Domestic and family violence can affect anyone in any type of relationship. Understand what domestic and family violence looks like, how to recognise the signs, and where to find support for you and the people you care about.

1800RESPECT is a free and confidential 24/7 counselling, information, and referral service for anyone impacted by domestic and family violence. Call 1800 737 732.

Helps with

Domestic and family violence

Finding the right therapist

Finding the right therapist is one of the most important success factors in therapy. Learn what to look for and what are the qualities of a good therapist.

Full Stop is a free and confidential 24/7 counselling service for anyone impacted by domestic and family violence. Call 1800 385 578.

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Domestic and Family Violence

Building social connections

We are social creatures, so having strong social connections is one of the most important factors in our mental health. Learn how to form new social connections.

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