Sexual assault is a range of behaviours which includes any uninvited sexual behaviour which makes you feel uncomfortable, harassed, or afraid. It includes unwanted sexual harassment; forced sexual activity, and, rape which includes physical violence and threat to life.

The Tasmanian Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) are government funded community based services for survivors of sexual assault. There are offices in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.

• Sexual Assault Support Service (South)
  Phone: 03 6231 1811
  Phone: 03 6231 1817 (AH crisis line)

  Sexual Assault Support Service - Laurel House (North)
  Phone: 03 6334 2740

• North West Sexual Assault Support Service
  Phone: 03 6431 9711 

Where to get help in Tasmania:

A comprehensive list of links to services for the victims of sexual assault can be found on the Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault website. The site also contains up to date statistics on sexual assault, information on sexual assault and a drug and alcohol facilitated sexual assault bibliography.

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Resources

• Calendar of events
• Publications
• Women's Service Directory
• Women's Information Network
• Useful links
• Information Service Women Tasmania: 1800 001 377