Orange Door

Who is The Orange Door for?

Sometimes, families can experience difficult times and are worried about the wellbeing and development of their children and need some help and support.

The Orange Door listens and help you to get the support you need, quickly and easily. It’s free and you don’t need a referral.

If you are in danger right now, call Triple Zero (000). If you are not in immediate danger, but feel unsafe, contact The Orange Door or visit one of our locations near you.

Orange Door can help if:

• you have experienced family violence, including controlling behaviour like someone monitoring where you go, who you visit or how you spend money
• you need help with parenting, or you are worried about the wellbeing or development of a child or young person
• someone close to you is making you feel afraid or unsafe such as your partner, ex-partner, family member or carer
• you are a child or young person who doesn’t feel safe or cared for
• you are using or are at risk of using abusive or controlling behaviour or you need help with these behaviours at home or in a relationship
• you no longer feel safe to return home and need immediate support
• you are worried about the safety of someone you know.

Orange Door can work with you on your own, or together with your family members depending on your situation.

We welcome everyone at The Orange Door and you don’t need a referral. You can seek help or support if you are a migrant or a refugee or do not have permanent residency.

Orange Door can offer support for people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, including referring to an Aboriginal service.

Orange Door know that people continue to be affected by family violence long after the violence stops. If you have experienced family violence in the past and would like help now, contact The Orange Door.

You can access the Orange Door here: https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au