Are you a victim-survivor of child sexual abuse?
If you faced abuse as a child or are currently facing 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 faced 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.
Many people experience the effects of child sexual abuse in silence and never tell anyone about it during childhood. Many keep their abuse secret forever. Sadly, the impact of abuse may strike at any time, and it is important that help is available when people need it.
One in four children face sexual abuse as a child. Most children who are sexually abused know the person who abused them. This can make it difficult to tell anyone.
Some feel guilty and responsible for what happened. But abuse is never the fault of the victim.
The experienced practitioners on our anonymous helpline can support you. If you’re not ready to speak to someone yet, you can use use our live chat.