Who to contact for Domestic Violence help in Queensland?

If you or your children are experiencing domestic or family violence, your immediate safety is the highest priority. Below is a directory of emergency contacts, support services, and legal resources for the Gold Coast and Queensland.

1. Police Emergency (Triple Zero)

If you are in immediate danger, or if a domestic violence incident is currently occurring, do not hesitate, call the police immediately.

• Phone: 000
• When to call: When your safety or life is threatened, or an assault is in progress.

2. DVConnect Womensline

A free, 24/7 Queensland-wide crisis response service that helps women and their children escape domestic and family violence.

• Phone: 1800 811 811 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
• Website: dvconnect.org/womensline
• When to call: For emergency transport, emergency accommodation (refuge/shelter), safety planning, and crisis counselling.

3. DVConnect Mensline

A free, confidential telephone counselling, referral, and support service for men. It supports men experiencing domestic violence, as well as men seeking help to stop using violence in their relationships.

• Phone: 1800 600 636 (9am to midnight, 7 days a week)
• Website: dvconnect.org/mensline
• When to call: For counselling, advice on Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs), and support for male victims.

4. Police Link (Non-Emergency)

If a domestic violence incident has occurred but you are no longer in immediate danger, you can contact the police non-emergency line to report it or request assistance.

• Phone: 131 444
• When to call: To report past incidents, breaches of a DVO where the perpetrator has left the scene, or to request a police welfare check.

5. 1800RESPECT

The national sexual assault, domestic, and family violence counselling service.

• Phone: 1800 737 732 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
• Website: 1800respect.org.au

6. Bell & Senior Lawyers

Once you are safe, you need comprehensive legal advice on how to protect yourself long-term through the court system, and how a DVO impacts parenting and property matters.

• Phone: (07) 5532 8777
• What we do: We can urgently draft and file applications for Domestic Violence Orders (Protection Orders) in the Southport Magistrates Court, defend unmeritorious DVO applications, and advise on how family violence affects Family Court parenting orders.
• Location: Gold Coast, Queensland

Your safety comes first. If you need legal representation for a DVO hearing, Contact Bell & Senior Lawyers .