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Support for survivors

We work with adults, children and families to provide trauma-informed support, counselling, and advocacy to help you navigate the challenges you may face after experiencing sexual violence, with utmost confidentiality and respect.

Contact one of our specialist counsellors to learn more about what might work for you.

Our 24/7 confidential helpline is available to provide immediate support, guidance, and a compassionate listening ear. Whether it's the middle of the night or a moment of crisis, we are here to offer help and reassurance, ensuring you never have to face this journey alone.

Call 1800 697 877

Supporting the supporters

We recognize the crucial role that friends and family play in a victim-survivor's recovery. Our support services extend to loved ones, offering guidance on how to provide emotional support, understanding, and resources to survivors while also coping with the impact of what has happened to a person you love on you.

Contact us to discuss how we can help you, and/or the person you care about.

Group Programs

Sometimes a group-based activity is the perfect alternative or addition to talk-based therapy. You might want to explore pottery, find your power through martial arts, reconnect with mindful yoga, or just get out of your day-to-day routine by going on an adventure with like-minded people.  All programs are free for people who are engaged with SASS. See the full range of upcoming programs here.

Accessing the National Redress Scheme

SASS supports people to access the National Redress Scheme. The National Redress Scheme was established to provide support and payment to people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse.

Make a referral

Access to online referral forms for the use of professionals or carers.

For self-referrals please phone us (03) 6234 0044 during business hours for direct support from our friendly team.

Accessing free resources

Whether you're a survivor seeking support, an advocate looking for informative articles, or an educator in search of resources, we've worked with our partners in the sector to curate a hub of content and resources that you can download, use and share.