Support
Support is particularly hard to come by in rural areas due to isolated geography, rural infrastructure and tight knit communities that threaten anonymity, compiled with survivor’s guilt or shame making them feel as though they do not deserve support in the first place. Technology is beginning to bridge that gap, with so many online resources, support via video or phone link is a viable solution for isolated areas. From this page you may find links to legal, mental and police support services, as well as a variety of information for survivors, witnesses or loved ones.
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If you have recently experienced sexual assault, it can be hard to know what to do or where to go. Remember, you are in control of your process and the steps that you take
It can be difficult to process the event of sexual violece of someone close to you, but your reactions are important to their recovery, with the power to either extend the crisis or help them process and heal
Online and over the phone support for mental health support, crisis hotlines and legal information.
If you are in an emergency situation, please call 000
While reporting incidents of sexual violence is entirely up to the survivor, it is strongly recommended. There are many paths you can take, not all of them involve seeking legal action and you remain in control of the process
It is normal to feel powerless following trauma but there are a number of tools you can use to get through the experience. This does not replace counselling or therapy but is a valuable step in regaining your sense of self
