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WOMAN STANDS UP FOR HERSELF...
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we stand up for women
Safe Haven Community supports vulnerable women experiencing domestic and family violence.
We support women in different stages of their abuse, offering general guidance and advising potential pathways to leave if they choose.
We work with them directly where we can and provide connections to a network of additional government and community assets and agencies offering a range of support services including: financial assistance, social services, employment, housing, and other resorces.
FINANCIAL ABUSE:
Financial abuse is one of the most common — and least visible — forms of domestic and family violence. By controlling money, debt, employment, and access to resources, perpetrators undermine a woman’s ability to leave, recover, and rebuild her life.
The damage doesn’t end when the violence stops. Economic abuse erodes confidence, independence, and long-term security — often leaving survivors financially trapped long after physical safety has been achieved.
At Safe Haven Community, we believe financial recovery is not optional — it is essential. Trauma-informed, person-centred financial capability support is a critical part of sustainable safety, autonomy, and prevention.
Learn more about financial abuse and download our research-led Discussion paper
The Leaving Violence Program supports people leaving a partner who uses violence with financial and other supports. The Program is available to eligible victim-survivors regardless of gender or visa status.
The Program is delivered through the National Program and through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led service providers based around Australia.
CALL '000' IF YOU'RE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER OF
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE
1800 respect
1800 737 732
24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line
lifeline
13 11 14
24-hour national call to be put in contact with support service in your state or territory
resources
Find the right support for your needs
You do not need to wait for a response from Safe Haven Community to explore other support.
Our resources page brings together services offering domestic and family violence support, emergency accommodation assistance, legal information and practical help.
NEED URGENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT?
Across Australia: Contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, available 24 hours a day.
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In Queensland: Contact DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811, available 24 hours a day for specialist crisis support.
