Support

Counseling Support

TISF is committed to contributing to free or low-cost counseling for children and families in Australia impacted by child sexual abuse, exploitation or online harm. Complete this short, confidential intake and our team will help connect you to a trauma-informed counselor.

Free or low-cost

We work with practitioners and services offering bulk-billed, no-cost or reduced-fee counseling to eligible families.

Confidential

Your information is handled under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and only used to arrange support.

Not a crisis service

If a child is in immediate danger call 000. For 24/7 support call Lifeline 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800.

Counseling services temporarily unavailable

Our counseling intake is currently paused while we finalise partnerships with trauma-informed counsellors and service providers. You are still welcome to register your interest below and we will contact you as soon as support becomes available. If you or a child are in immediate danger, please call 000 now.

About you

Full name *Email *PhoneState / territory

Who is this request for? *Myself (I am 18 or over)My child (I am the parent)A child in my care (I am the carer)A child I am the legal guardian ofOther

Age of the child (if applicable)Urgency

How we should contact you

Preferred contact methodBest time / day to reach you

Privacy Collection Notice

The Innocent Souls Foundation (TISF) collects the personal and sensitive information you provide in this form for the sole purpose of assessing your request and referring you or the child in your care to a suitable counseling service. Collection is authorised under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

Your information may be shared, with your consent, with a registered counselor, psychologist or partner service to arrange support. Where required by Australian law, information indicating that a child is at risk of harm may be disclosed to police or the relevant state or territory child protection authority. TISF is a mandatory reporter under the child protection laws of each Australian state and territory.

Information is stored securely and retained only as long as needed for these purposes. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information by contacting info@tisf.org.au. Full details are in our Privacy Policy.

This form is not monitored 24/7

If a child is at immediate risk of harm, call 000. For 24/7 support: Lifeline 13 11 14, Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800, 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732, or the eSafety Commissioner at esafety.gov.au.

Declarations

I understand this form is not a crisis service and that in an emergency I will call 000 or an appropriate 24/7 helpline.I have read the Privacy Collection Notice above and consent to TISF collecting, storing and, where necessary to arrange support, sharing this information with a counselor or partner service. I understand TISF is a mandatory reporter under Australian child protection law.I confirm the information I have provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that where the request relates to a child under 18 I am the parent, carer or legal guardian, or I have their authority to make this request.

Confidential, handled by our safeguarding team