Choose a special place where you can relax.
SUPPORT PEOPLE: NEIGHBOURS, FRIENDS, FAMILY
If you feel comfortable, inform your neighbours that you are separated, and whether or not you have an ADVO that prohibits the abusive person from coming near or entering your home. Ask them to call the police if they see the person, or if they hear a disturbance at your home. Ask for your neighbour’s phone number in case of emergency. Arrange a code word with your family or friends. If you are in danger, and it is not safe for you to call the police directly, you may be able to call or text a friend. Use the code word to let them know that you are unsafe and that they should call the police. Ask a trusted person to keep a copy of your important documents for safe-keeping.
PHONES AT HOME
Carry your mobile phone, charged and switched on at all times. Be confident about how to call emergency services quickly: save the police/help numbers in your speed dial. Use your mobile caller ID (or answering machine) to screen calls. Save text/voice messages from the abusive person as these can be used as evidence. Change your phone number(s) and make them silent numbers. Purchase a pre-paid emergency mobile phone. If you are at high risk, ask a specialist service for a personal alarm which you can wear at all times.
Contacts for Home Security Support
Aboriginal Contact Line - Victim’s Services NSW Police
131 444
Domestic Violence Line NSW
For counselling and referral to a local service 1800 65 64 63 (24/7) Translating and Interpreting Service 13 14 50 TTY 1800 67 14 42 facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence/services-and- support/programs/staying-home-leaving-violence
Staying Home Leaving Violence (in some areas in NSW)
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