# Date Australia

> Date Australia is the national starting point for a network of local Australian dating sites, with guides on meeting people, dating in the regions and reporting scams. Every photo is checked by a person, members who pass an ID check get a Verified badge, and joining and browsing are free.

Date Australia is part of High Intent Media Inc and runs on the DatingPartners.com platform.
WhichDating, our sister review site, reviews it here: https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/dateaustralia/

## Key pages
- [Home](https://www.dateaustralia.com/): Home
- [States](https://www.dateaustralia.com/states/): States
- [New South Wales](https://www.dateaustralia.com/states/new-south-wales/): New South Wales
- [Victoria](https://www.dateaustralia.com/states/victoria/): Victoria
- [Queensland](https://www.dateaustralia.com/states/queensland/): Queensland
- [Western Australia](https://www.dateaustralia.com/states/western-australia/): Western Australia
- [South Australia](https://www.dateaustralia.com/states/south-australia/): South Australia
- [Tasmania](https://www.dateaustralia.com/states/tasmania/): Tasmania
- [Date ideas](https://www.dateaustralia.com/guides/): Date ideas
- [How to report a romance scam in Australia](https://www.dateaustralia.com/guides/report-a-romance-scam-australia/): Where to report a dating or romance scam in Australia: Scamwatch, ReportCyber, your bank and police, and what to do first.
- [Image-based abuse and the eSafety Commissioner](https://www.dateaustralia.com/guides/image-based-abuse-esafety/): What to do if someone shares, or threatens to share, intimate images of you in Australia, and how eSafety and police can help.
- [Dating in regional and remote Australia](https://www.dateaustralia.com/guides/dating-regional-australia/): How to meet people when you live in a country town, from parkrun and community groups to planning safe first dates when venues are far apart.
- [Members](https://www.dateaustralia.com/members/): Members
- [Kim](https://www.dateaustralia.com/members/kim-new-south-wales/): Kim
- [Steve](https://www.dateaustralia.com/members/steve-victoria/): Steve
- [Emma](https://www.dateaustralia.com/members/emma-queensland/): Emma
- [Martin](https://www.dateaustralia.com/members/martin-western-australia/): Martin
- [Louise](https://www.dateaustralia.com/members/louise-south-australia/): Louise
- [Lachlan](https://www.dateaustralia.com/members/lachlan-tasmania/): Lachlan
- [Mel](https://www.dateaustralia.com/members/mel-new-south-wales/): Mel
- [Craig](https://www.dateaustralia.com/members/craig-victoria/): Craig
- [Where to meet](https://www.dateaustralia.com/where-to-meet/): Where to meet
- [What’s on](https://www.dateaustralia.com/whats-on/): What’s on
- [How we verify](https://www.dateaustralia.com/how-we-verify/): How we verify
- [Dating safely](https://www.dateaustralia.com/safety/): Dating safely
- [Questions](https://www.dateaustralia.com/faq/): Questions
- [About](https://www.dateaustralia.com/about/): About

## Facts
- Is Date Australia free? Joining, making a profile and browsing are free. You need a membership to read and reply to messages, and you see the options before you pay anything.
- How do I know people are real? Every photo is checked by a person. Members who pass an ID check carry a Verified badge, so you can see who has been checked.
- What is the best way to meet someone in Australia? Mix a local dating site with regular things you enjoy, like parkrun, a class or a sports club. Meeting the same people often helps.
- Is there a dating site for my city? Many cities have their own site in the network, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra. Choose yours from the list of local sites.
- How do I report a romance scam in Australia? Call your bank first if you have sent money. Then report to Scamwatch, and report cybercrime to police through ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au. In an emergency, call 000.
- Can I meet people in other states on the site? Yes, you can browse members in other states. Most people find it easier to start with someone nearby.