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.

• Legal

  Victoria Legal Aid

  VLA helps people with their legal problems and is focused on protecting the rights of Victorians and representing those who need it the most. Mon to Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm

  http://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/

  1300 792 387

  Victoria

• Indigenous, Legal

  Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service

  VALS provides referrals, advice/information, duty work or case work assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Victoria.

  https://vals.org.au/

  1800 064 865

  Victoria

• Financial assistance, Indigenous

  Indigenous Australians Centrelink Info

  Information on Centrelink payments and services for Indigenous Australians. Mon to Fri 8.00am to 5.00pm

  https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/indigenous-australians

  1800 136 380

  New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory, National

• Financial assistance

  Child Support – Services Australia

  The federal government agency that assesses, collects and makes child support payments. Mon - Fri 8.30am to 4.45pm (Or call the automated Child Support Information Line 24/7 on 131 107)

  https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/child-support

  131 272

  New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory, National

• Financial assistance

  Centrelink – Services Australia

  Centrelink is a federal government agency delivering social security payments and services to Australians. Families payments: Mon - Fri 8.00am to 8.00pm Crisis payments: Mon to Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm

  https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/centrelink

  136 150 (Families Payments), 132 850 (Crisis Payment)

  New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory, National

• Legal

  Women’s Legal Service Victoria

  WLS is not-for-profit organisation that has been providing free legal services to women experiencing disadvantage to address legal issues arising from relationship breakdown or violence. Tue and Thu 5.30pm to 7.30pm

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

  1800 133 302, 8622 0600

  Victoria

• 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

• Indigenous, Legal

  Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT)

  ALS does legal work in criminal law, children’s care and protection law and family law.  

  https://www.alsnswact.org.au/

  1800 733 233 (Care, Protection and Family Matters)

  New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory

• Legal

  Legal Aid NSW

  Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. Their legal services include legal advice, help at court and family dispute resolution. Mon - Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm (excluding public holidays)  

  http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/

  1300 888 529

  New South Wales

• Financial assistance

  No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)

  No Interest Loans (NILS) provide individuals and families on low incomes with access to safe, fair and affordable credit. Operates during business hours

  https://nils.com.au/

  13 64 57

  New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory, National

• Financial wellbeing

  MoneySmart

  MoneySmart is a federal government initiative that helps Australians take control of their money and build a better life with free tools, tips and guidance.  

  https://moneysmart.gov.au/

  New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory, National

• Debt help

  National Debt Helpline

  Professional financial counsellors offer a free, independent and confidential service to people with debt problems. Mon - Fri 9.30am to 4.30pm

  https://ndh.org.au/

  1800 007 007

  New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory, National