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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.   

NATIONAL RESOURCES

  • National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service 

LOCAL RESOURCES

  • 1800 372 826

  • Men’s Behaviour Change Program

  • Family Mediation

  • Parenting Programs

  • Family Counselling

 

CASE STUDIES