Canberra Rape Crisis Centre

Have you, or someone you know, been sexually assaulted?

CRCC is a non-government, not-for-profit, Feminist organisation working to eliminate sexual violence in our community. We provide free and confidential services for victim survivors of sexual violence and their supporters. 

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC)

Free confidential crisis, counselling and advocacy support for children, young people, and adults who have experienced any form of sexual violence recently or in the past, and their supporters.

The Nguru Program

Free confidential support and access to counselling for survivors of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their families and supporters.

Community Engagement Program

Providing education, training, and community engagement activities focused on primary prevention of sexual violence, as well as the social determinants, drivers, and responses to sexual violence in our community.

Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (SAMSSA)

The Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault offers free and confidential crisis, counselling and advocacy support specifically for male identifying survivors over the age of 16 in the ACT and surrounding region.

Getting Support

Our crisis phone line is available from 7am to 11pm every day of the week including weekends and public holidays, and is always staffed by female identifying crisis counsellors. This line is available to anyone who has experienced sexual violence either recently or earlier in their lives, as well as to family members and supporters of survivors, professionals working with survivors, and people who have witnessed sexual violence. Phone us on 02 6247 2525 for information, support over the phone, and professional debriefing. 

How to Support Our Work

The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre is a Public Benevolent Institution, and endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient.

Every little bit helps, if you want to support our cause please refer to the link below. All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. 

ACNC registered charity

Become a Member

Become part of a community of people who believe in the mission, values and philosophy of the organisation. Explore options to become a member of the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre Incorporated Association.

Resources

CRCC has a wealth of resources and information that anyone can access, on topics ranging from self-soothing and coping skills and strategies, to information regarding the reporting process and the criminal justice system more broadly.

Legal Aid ACT

CRCC facilitates a trauma informed legal clinic in partnership with Legal Aid ACT. For information and access call 02 6247 2525.

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Crisis Support & Services Enquiries

For all client and services enquiries; crisis support and appointments

  • Crisis Phone Line: (02) 6247 2525 (7am – 11pm, Monday – Sunday)
  • Crisis Text Line Only (for deaf and hard of hearing individuals):
    0488 586 518 (7am – 11pm, Monday – Sunday)
  • Crisis Team Email Contact: crisis@crcc.org.au

General & Business Enquiries

For general business, administration and media enquiries

  • Business Phone Line: (02) 6287 3618 (9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday)
  • Email: crcc@crcc.org.au

Community Education & Training Enquiries

Community education and training services, social media, and events enquiries

  • Business Phone Line: (02) 6287 3618 (9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday)
  • Email: cep@crcc.org.au

Online Enquiry Form

You are welcome to submit an online enquiry, and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible. Please note, online enquiries are actioned during regular business hours only. For any urgent enquiries or crisis support please call the crisis line on (02) 6247 2525 (7am – 11pm, Monday – Sunday).

For support afterhours call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline (13 11 14). In an emergency call 000. 

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