New phone counseling about physical and sexual violence
Submitted by Diet Simon on Fri, 22/10/2010 - 7:48amBy Minister Ellis' press secretary: Jamila Rizvi 0438 644 603
The federal minister for the status of women, Kate Ellis, has launched a new telephone counselling service for Australians who have experienced or are at risk of physical or sexual violence
1800 RESPECT is a confidential service that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week over the phone. Australians can access the line by calling 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).