Play your part in stopping family and domestic violence

For 16 days in November and December, the Curtin community is invited to join in efforts to bring about change and stop violence against women and children. What will you do?

The 16 Days in WA campaign runs from Monday, 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to Tuesday, 10 December (Human Rights Day). This initiative is part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

Now in its eighth year, 16 Days in WA seeks to drive cultural, behavioural and attitudinal change to prevent violence against women and children.

The 2024 campaign theme is Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part.

Family and domestic violence helplines and support services

In the event of an emergency, call 000. If it’s not an emergency and you need support, you can call the below numbers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you are assisting someone who does not speak English, first call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50. They can connect you with the service of your choice and interpret for you. 

• Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline: provides support for all Western Australians including women, with or without children, who are experiencing family and domestic violence in Western Australia (including referrals to women’s refuges). Phone: 1800 007 339. *This helpline is operated by Department of Communities, and your call will be answered by a child protection worker. We are here to help.
• Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline: provides information and referrals for men who are concerned about their violent and abusive behaviours, and for male victims of family and domestic violence in Western Australia. Phone: 1800 000 599. *This helpline is operated by Department of Communities, and your call will be answered by a child protection worker. We are here to help.
• 1800RESPECT: a national telephone and online counselling and referral service. Phone: 1800 737 732.
• Kids Helpline: provides 24/7 support for kids needing to talk to someone about what’s going on in their life. Phone: 1800 55 1800. Online chat(link is external) is available 24/7.
• Concern for a child’s wellbeing: If you are concerned about a child’s wellbeing, please contact the Department of Communities Child Protection Central Intake Team on 1800 273 889. If you are calling outside of business hours, Crisis Care is available on 1800 199 008 and provides Western Australia’s after-hours response to reported concerns for a child’s safety and wellbeing and information and referrals for people experiencing crisis.  For more information about child protection.
• MensLine Australia: 24/7 support for men and boys dealing with family and relationship difficulties. Support for men who are concerned that their behaviour is hurting the people they care about. Phone: 1300 78 99 78.
• Sexual Assault Resource Centre: provides a range of free services to people affected by sexual violence. Phone: (08) 6458 1828 or free call 1800 199 888.

For more information about available support services, visit the wa.gov.au website.

Want to get involved over the next 16 days?