Modern slavery help

For free and confidential information about support options, contact:

Australian Red Cross

Australian Red Cross (Red Cross) provides help and support to migrants in Australia, including people who have experienced human trafficking, forced labour or forced marriage. Red Cross delivers the Support for Trafficked People Program across Australia which helps people recover and rebuild their lives.

The Support Program helps people find somewhere safe to live, provides support to access medical care, counselling, legal and migration advice, financial support, help with education and training or finding a job and building social connections.

The Support Program is funded by the Department of Social Services and eligibility is determined by the Australian Federal Police.

Phone 1800 113 015

Email national_stpp@redcross.org.au

Website redcross.org.au/stpp

Red Cross has offices in each Australian state and territory. Find a Red Cross office near you »

If an interpreter is required, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and ask to connect to Australian Red Cross on 1800 113 015.

For free and confidential legal and migration assistance, contact:

Anti-Slavery Australia

Anti-Slavery Australia is a specialist legal practice who can provide free and confidential legal and migration assistance to people who have experienced or at risk of experiencing modern slavery in Australia.

Anti-Slavery Australia provides free and confidential legal advice, assistance and representation on immigration, citizenship, employment law, family law, criminal law and victims’ compensation.

They can also help to connect people with other support services, such as housing, counselling and financial assistance.

Phone 02 9514 8115

Email ASALegal@uts.edu.au or use the online contact form

Website antislavery.org.au

If an interpreter is required, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and ask to connect to Anti-Slavery Australia on 02 9514 8115

To make a report or discuss a concern, contact:

Australian Federal Police

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigates cases of modern slavery and can refer suspected cases to the Support for Trafficked People Program, delivered by the Australian Red Cross. The AFP also delivers initiatives to raise awareness of modern slavery practices.

Phone 131 237 (131 AFP)

Website afp.gov.au or make a report online

If an interpreter is required, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and ask to connect to AFP on 131 237.