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Here is a list of referral services if you or someone know is in need of help.

For emergencies please call 000

Youth services

• is anonymous and here for you 24/7. It’s packed with loads of facts and info, stories, videos, blogs and forums to help you deal with whatever you’re going through.
• is a free and confidential phone help line for young people aged 5 – 25. You can have a chat by phone, online or by email about anything that is worrying you, including cyberbullying. Phone: 1800 55 1800
• is a free and confidential service staffed by trained telephone counsellors to assist people in crisis. Lifeline is open to people of all ages. Phone: 13 11 14
• is a national youth mental health foundation. They can help young people who are going through a tough time. There are headspace centres all over Australia that you can go to. Check out their website for locations.

Domestic violence, sexual assault

• 1800RESPECT is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling helpline, information and support. Phone: 1800 737 732 

Legal help

If you are interested in seeking legal help or information for any human rights concerns that you have experienced or witnessed:

• The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ can investigate and resolve complaints of discrimination, harassment and bullying on human rights grounds.
• State-based law and justice agencies:
  • (NSW)
  • (NSW)
  • (Vic)
  •  (ACT)
  • (Qld)
  • (NT)
  • (Tas)
  • (WA)
  • (SA)
• Legal Aid:
  • (NSW)
  • (Vic)
  • (ACT)
  • (Qld)
  • (NT)
  • (Tas)
  • (WA)
  • (SA)
• State and Territory anti-discrimination and equal opportunity agencies:
  • (Tasmania)

Assisted call services

For assisted call services, you may like to contact:

• The on 13 14 50, if you would like a telephone interpreting service to assist with communication in a different language
• The on 13 36 77, if you are deaf or have a hearing or speaking impairment.

Further reading

• Understand what Cyberbullying looks like, what to do and how to get help.
• Recognise Workplace Bullying, its impact and what you can do.
• Explore advice and resources on the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ's Violence, Harassment and Bullying webpage.
• Be informed about Human Rights, their origins and the international human rights system.

This Violence, Harassment and Bullying fact sheet was developed in partnership with , 2011