Domestic and family violence has been described as an "epidemic" not only on a national scale but right here in Tamworth.
So the team at 92.9 have decided to do their part to help put a stop to it. On this dedicated page, listeners will be able to access resources, helplines and an ongoing series that analyses the types of violence and what needs to be done to end it.
If you or someone you know needs help, please use one of the numbers below.
CALL 000 FOR POLICE AND AMBULANCE HELP IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER.
Lifeline - 13 11 14
DoCS Helpline - 132 111
Link2Home - 1800 152 152
Kids Help Line - 1800 551 800
Mensline Australia - 1300 789 978
Men's Referral Service - 1300 766 491
Domestic Violence Line - 1800 656 463
Youth Refuge - 1800 073 388
Aboriginal Hostel - 02 6761 3859
YHA Hostel - 02 6761 2600
Homes North - 02 6766 6897
FACS Housing - 02 6764 5555
Rex Guest House - 02 6766 1030
Parentline - 1300 301 300
Health Direct - 1800 022 222
Tamworth Hospital - 02 6767 7700
Mental Health Info Service - 1800 674 200
Rape Crisis Centre - 1800 424 017
Women's Refuge - 1800 073 388
HELPLINES
STATISTICS
In the first six months of the 2019/20 financial year, police referred more than 1000 woman to Tamworth Family Support Services.
In the 2340 postcode area during the 12 months up until September 2019, there were 368 incidents of domestic violence-related assault.
RESOURCES
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National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service
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Family support services