Get support
If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
Athlete Rights Australia is an advocacy organisation. We are not a crisis service, and we are not available 24 hours. If you need to talk to someone now, the services below are staffed by people trained for exactly this, and they are free.
Crisis and counselling
Lifeline 13 11 14
24 hours. Crisis support and suicide prevention.
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
24 hours. Sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling.
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
24 hours. Free counselling for anyone aged 5 to 25.
13YARN 13 92 76
24 hours. Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Blue Knot Helpline 1300 657 380
Support for adults affected by complex trauma, including childhood abuse.
Full Stop Australia 1800 385 578
24 hours. Counselling for sexual, domestic and family violence.
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
24 hours. Anxiety, depression and mental wellbeing.
If something has happened in sport
You can contact us at support@athleterightsaustralia.org.
What we can do:
Help you understand your rights and what your sport owes you
Explain how complaints, integrity and investigation processes work
Point you towards legal, wellbeing and advocacy services
Use what we learn, with your consent and without identifying you, to push for change
What we cannot do:
Take carriage of your case or act as your lawyer
Provide crisis or counselling support
Make a complaint on your behalf
We are a small volunteer team, so it may take us a few days to respond. If your situation is urgent, please use one of the services above.
Reporting to authorities
If a child is at risk, contact the child protection authority in your state or territory, or the police. You do not need proof, and you do not need to be certain. Reporting a concern is not an accusation.