Are you a victim-survivor of child sexual abuse?
If you suffered abuse as a child or are currently suffering abuse, help is available.
At the very centre of our work, we strive to create a world where children can be safe and free from sexual abuse and exploitation.
If you suffered abuse as a child, there is help available. Please contact one of the trusted services listed below for support.
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Bravehearts
You can contact Bravehearts for counselling and support if you experienced child sexual abuse. We are also here to offer anonymous support and guidance.
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Kids Helpline
If you are aged between 5 and 25, you may find it helpful to reach out to the Kids Helpline.
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Blue Knot
Support service for adult survivors of childhood trauma including child sexual abuse, parents, partners, family and friends and professionals. Blue Knot provides short-term counselling, support, information and referrals.
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Survivors & Mates Support Network (SAMSN)
SAMSN is Australia’s leading organisation for male survivors of child sexual abuse and their supporters. They provide on-going support services, and facilitates support groups and workshops for men, their families and supporters.
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13YARN
13 Yarn is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support Line offering confidential one on one yarning with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Stair Islander crisis supporter who can provide a culturally safe space to speak about needs, worried or concerns.
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The National Redress Scheme
The National Redress Scheme provides acknowledgment and support to people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse. Under the Scheme, a person entitled to redress can receive access to counselling, payment, and a direct personal response from the institution(s) for people who want one. The Scheme will run for 10 years, starting on 1 July 2018.