Support for Trafficked People

Including people who have experienced serious exploitation such as human trafficking, forced labour or forced marriage.

If you have experienced human trafficking, forced labour or forced marriage, Red Cross can support you and help you recover.

Referral to the Support for Trafficked People Program

Currently, eligibility to the Support Program is determined by:

  • The Australian Federal Police. To report or discuss a concern, call the Australian Federal Police on 131 AFP (131 237) or make a report online.
  • The Salvation Army. You can contact the Salvation Army on 1800 000 277 or visit their website.

You can also contact Red Cross by calling 1800 113 015 or sending us an email national_stpp@redcross.org.au if you are worried about a friend, family member, colleague or someone you know that might be experiencing human trafficking, slavery or slavery like practices and want to receive confidential advice and discuss how to get help.

If you think someone is in imminent danger, please call the police on 000.

How we can help

Our program can provide:

  • casework support
  • financial support
  • access to health and accommodation services
  • referrals to counselling
  • referrals to legal and migration support.

We can also help you find other organisations and agencies that might be able to help you.

Participation in the Support Program  is voluntary and you can choose to leave at any time. The Support Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

Find out more about getting help

Watch these videos to hear stories from people who have experienced severe exploitation and get a better understanding of ways people can access support. Contact us to find out more.

Modern slavery and how to get help
Exploitation at work and how to find help

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Modern slavery resources

Multilingual resources about modern slavery for community members and frontline workers, including print materials and educational videos.

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