If you are experiencing economic abuse from a current or former partner, or you are still dealing with the consequences of abuse, there are organisations that can support you. This directory provides links to some of these. The services listed below can be filtered by state or territory, or by category. Read about the categories of support available.

Please note: This directory is not exhaustive and is focused on national, state and territory organisations. There are many more organisations operating locally that you may also find useful. Larger organisations can often refer you to these services - or ask your local council. Inclusion in this Directory does not represent an endorsement by CWES.

• DFV support, Financial wellbeing

  Your Toolkit

  Your Toolkit is designed by Financial Toolbox for women facing domestic violence and financial abuse. It includes information and guides to support women on their journey to an independent, confident and safe life.

  https://yourtoolkit.com.au/

  Western Australia, National

• Financial wellbeing

  You, Me and Money

  You, Me and Money is a financial toolkit for young couples. Drawing on research into economic abuse and young adults, it provides tips on talking about money and key money moments in relationships.

  https://www.youmemoney.org.au/

  National

• DFV support

  Women’s Safety Services SA

  A crisis line which supports women and children in South Australia who are experiencing and/or escaping domestic and family violence.

  https://womenssafetyservices.com.au/

  1800 800 098

  South Australia

• DFV support

  Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia

  Women's Safety Services of Central Australia is a safe place in Alice Springs for women and their children to visit and talk with someone about their safety and options. 7 days a week 24 hours a day

  https://www.wossca.org.au/

  (08) 8952 6075

  Northern Territory

• Legal

  Women’s Legal Service Western Australia

  Not for profit community legal centre providing free legal services to WA women with no, or very low, income and other challenges. (08) 9272 8800 or 1800 625 122 Mon - Thu 9.30am to 4.00pm, Fri 9.30am to 1.00pm

  https://www.wlswa.org.au/

  (08) 9272 8800, 1800 625 122

  Western Australia

• Legal

  Women’s Legal Service Victoria

  WLS is a not-for-profit organisation that provides free legal services to women experiencing disadvantage to address legal issues arising from relationship breakdown or violence. It accepts referrals from partner organisations in the family violence, community and legal sectors.

  https://www.womenslegal.org.au/

  Victoria

• Legal

  Women’s Legal Service Tasmania

  Women's Legal Service is a community legal service operating a free, confidential statewide legal service for women. Mon - Fri 10.00am to 4.00pm

  https://womenslegaltas.org.au/

  1800 682 468

  Tasmania

• Legal

  Women’s Legal Service South Australia

  Community based legal centre providing holistic legal services, representation and referrals to women in South Australia, as well as support and financial counselling. Limited hours - check website for details

  http://www.wlssa.org.au/

  08 8221 5553

  South Australia

• Legal

  Women’s Legal Service Queensland

  Free legal help for women in Queensland with domestic violence, family law, child protection and sexual assault notes counselling privilege matters. The service also provides financial counselling and advice on consumer credit law and financial exit planning. Mon - Fri 9.00am to 3.00pm

  https://www.wlsq.org.au

  1800 957 957

  Queensland

• Legal

  Women’s Legal Service NSW

  WLS NSW is an independent non-profit organisation which provides legal advice and casework for women in NSW. Tue and Thu - limited hours

  https://www.wlsnsw.org.au/

  1800 801 501

  New South Wales

• Legal

  Women’s Legal Centre ACT

  Provides information, legal advice and representation in family law, employment and discrimination matters. They have a team of lawyers, social workers and an Aboriginal case manager to provide free support to women in the ACT. Mon - Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm.

  https://www.wlc.org.au/

  (02) 6257 4377, 1800 634 669

  Australian Capital Territory

• DFV support, Financial wellbeing

  Women’s Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE)

  Victoria-wide free generalist information, support and referral service run by women and non-binary people for women, non-binary and gender-diverse people. Mon - Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm

  https://www.wire.org.au/

  1300 134 130

  Victoria, National