Resources for Allies, Friends & Family

Support shaped by lived experience

When someone you care about has experienced sexual violence, it can be hard to know what to say or do. These guides were co-created by survivors, based on the things we wish we’d heard and the support we wish we’d had. You’ll find honest, compassionate advice for showing up with care, staying grounded, and being a steady presence in your loved one’s healing journey. We hope these tools help you feel more confident, connected, and informed.

How to Support a Loved One

Practical tips on what to say, what not to say, and how to hold space.

The Together Space operates across the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and the wider Sydney region. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the enduring connection of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to land, waters, culture, and community. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

The Together Space is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
ABN: 32658381723

Need support now?

If you are feeling unsafe right now, call 000.

© 2025 The Together Space

The Together Space operates across the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and the wider Sydney region. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the enduring connection of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to land, waters, culture, and community. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

Need support now?

If you are feeling unsafe right now, call 000.

© 2025 The Together Space

The Together Space is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
ABN: 32658381723

The Together Space operates across the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and the wider Sydney region. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the enduring connection of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to land, waters, culture, and community. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

Need support now?

If you are feeling unsafe right now, call 000.

© 2025 The Together Space

The Together Space is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
ABN: 32658381723