Sexual assault can happen to anyone, and it is never your fault. You are not alone. Reaching out for support is a brave step. Our Sexual Assault Helpline team are specialist counsellors who will listen and believe you. Call 1800 010 120 for advice and support – you can stay anonymous if you choose.
Sexual assault is a crime
It has nothing to do with the victim-survivors actions. The use of abuse or violence is a choice, and people should be held accountable for their actions. Sexual assault can include:
- any unwanted or forced sexual act, including touching or penetrating
- feeling scared, intimated or coerced into a sexual act
- any sexual act toward a person under the age of 16
- any sexual act toward a person who cannot give consent due to the effects of alcohol or drugs, being unconscious or asleep
- removing a condom without consent
- sharing intimate images without consent
- lying about or hiding a sexually transmitted disease or infection (STD or STI)
- using ‘breath play’ or choking you without explicitly checking for consent
Who can call
Anyone in Queensland affected by sexual assault – personally or supporting someone else – can call us. Whether it happened years ago or recently, you are not alone.
How we help
We listen, we believe, and we prioritise safety. From here, support is guided by what’s right for your situation – whether that’s information, advice, counselling, or referrals for ongoing care, such as psychological support.
LGBTQIA+ support
If someone uses threats – like outing you, disclosing your HIV status, isolating you from your community, or self-harm to keep you silent, that is not okay. It’s your choice whether to report to the police; we understand some LGBTQ+ people may have concerns about discrimination, and you deserve to feel safe and supported throughout. We can connect you with inclusive options like the Queensland Police Service’s LGBTI Liaison Program via PoliceLink (131 444), or services such as the LGBTI Legal Service and Open Doors Youth Service.
Please call us if:
- you have been sexually assaulted or sexually abused and are unsure what to do next, or just need to talk.
- you are unsure if what you have experienced is sexual assault or sexual abuse.
- you are worried that someone you know may have experienced or is experiencing sexual assault or sexual abuse.
You are not alone. Our counsellors are here to listen, support, and talk through your options.
Available 7:30am – 11:30pm, 7 days.
Reporting sexual assault
The person who hurt you
How you might feel
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What you can expect from us
Call 1800 010 120, 7.30am – 11.30pm, 7 days
Reaching out for support is an act of courage, and our counsellors thank you for your trust. When you call us, you will be listened to and believed. We also support family, friends and professionals calling with concerns for someone else.
What happens when you call
A brief message will play first, then a counsellor will answer. Sometimes you might have to wait a short time for the next available counsellor. You can stay anonymous if you wish.
The counsellor will listen to your reason for calling, and establish if you have any immediate safety concerns. You may be given a few different options depending on your needs, including counselling over the phone, information, general advice and referrals to other services.
Call us if you’ve experienced sexual assault – recently, in the past, even if you’re unsure. We’re here to support you.
