If you are in immediate danger, call 000 and stay on the line. If you’re in a domestic violence situation, you don’t need to speak. Emergency call responders are trained to handle these situations. If you press 55 after calling 000, emergency help will be sent to your address without you having to say a word.
Domestic violence can be perpetrated in various forms, including physical, sexual or verbal abuse, harassment, intimidation, stalking or threats of violence. It can happen to anyone - it doesn’t matter where you live, what your income is, how old you are, or what nationality you are.
Children can also be affected by witnessing domestic violence.
If you or someone you know needs help:
- Call the Domestic Violence Crisis Line on 1800 65 64 63 (available 24 hours - free call) or 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732
- Call the Interpreter Service on 131 450 and ask them to connect you to 1800 65 64 63
- Call or go to the nearest police station (available 24 hours)
- When you call, you can ask for the Domestic Violence Liaison Officer
- You can also tell them your language and ask them to call the interpreter service
Ryde Police Area Command
- Eastwood Police Station
3 Ethel Street
Eastwood NSW 2122
Telephone: 9858 9299
- Gladesville Police Station
8 Victoria Road
Gladesville NSW 2111
Telephone: 9879 9699
- Ryde Police Station
810 Victoria Road
Ryde NSW 2112
Telephone: 9808 7401
Important NSW numbers for help
- NSW DV Line 24/7: 1800 656 463
- Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services: 1800WDVCAS or 1800 938 227
- Aboriginal DFV Hotline: 24/7 - 1800 019 123
- NSW Rape Crisis: 1800 424 017
- TIS - need an interpreter?: 131 450
Important national numbers for help
- Emergency 24/7: 000
- 1800 RESPECT 24/7: 1800 737 732
- Kids Help Line 24/7: 1800 551 800
- Sexual Assault Counselling Aust: 1800 211 028
- MensLine: 1300 789 978
- Men's Referral Service 24/7: 1300 766 491
- TIS - need an interpreter?: 131 450
Important online help for your safety