All women and men in NSW share the same human rights as well as equality before the law

In addition, the Migration Act (1958) allows that if the relationship breaks down due to domestic or family violence, the victim can apply for permanent residency.

All women’s refuges can help women from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Contact your local refuge via the Domestic Violence Line on 1800 65 64 63.

For advice and assistance regarding immigration law where there is domestic and family violence, please contact the following services.

Immigration Advice and Rights Centre

• Phone: 02 9262 3833 (advice line – Tuesday and Thursday 2.00pm to 4.00pm)
• Website: www.iarc.asn.au

Immigrant Women’s Speakout

• Phone: 02 9635 8022 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm)
• Website: www.speakout.org.au

Immigrant Women’s Health Service

• Phone: 02 9726 4044 (Fairfield)
• Phone: 02 9726 1016 (Cabramatta)
• Website: www.immigrantwomenshealth.org.au

Translating and Interpreting Service

• Phone: 13 14 50

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