Specialist Sexual Assault Support Services
The sexual assault services provide specialist, free, confidential support (24 hours by phone Australia-wide, and 24 hours in person response in Townsville and Cairns).
The Specialist Sexual Assault Services have support workers who can meet you and can offer ways to help you manage the physical and emotional affects you may be experiencing. They can explain and assist with legal and medial options, including any emergency health care of forensic examinations, and, any decisions about reporting to police.
The Specialist Sexual Assault Services can also advise and assist you to access support from JCU to continue studying or working if you wish. They will ensure your decisions are communicated and respected. JCU Sexual Misconduct Officers can also assist you to connect with the specialist services.
Helplines
| 1800 RESPECT – 24-hour sexual assault and domestic violence support | 1800 737 732 |
| Queensland Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline – 7:30am-11:30pm | 1800 010 120 |
Specialist Sexual Assault Services
| Townsville Sexual Assault Support Service | 07 4775 7555 Connect with service after hours via the Sexual Crimes Unit: 07 4759 9743 |
| Cairns Sexual Assault Service | 07 4031 3590 Connect with service after hours via Cairns Hospital: 07 4226 0000 |
| Tablelands Sexual Assault Service | 07 4091 4036 |
Queensland Health Services
| Mackay Sexual Health and Assault Service | 07 4968 3919 |
| Mount Isa Sexual Assault Service | 07 4744 4447 |
| Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Sexual Assault Response Team | 07 3646 5207 |
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