If you or someone you know is experiencing financial abuse, help is available to take back control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n <\/a><\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Financial abuse, sometimes called economic abuse, is when someone uses money to hurt or control someone. It\u2019s a type of domestic and family violence, and often happens alongside physical and emotional abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing financial abuse, help is available to take back control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The first step is to make sure you are safe. Call 1800RESPECT<\/strong> on 1800 737 732<\/strong> for information, support or counselling including safety planning. Call 000<\/strong> if you are in immediate danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Financial abuse can take many forms. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about what financial abuse looks like, and, importantly, how to protect yourself and your money, the following resources are a useful place to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n National Debt Helpline<\/a> – page on financial abuse, which includes some steps to take<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moneysmart<\/a> – page on financial abuse<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1800RESPECT<\/a> – financial abuse toolkit<\/p>\n\n\n\n Centre for Women\u2019s Economic Safety<\/a> – steps to financial safety (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Centre for Women\u2019s Economic Safety<\/a> – stories from people with lived experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n Women\u2019s Information and Referral Exchange Inc<\/a> – \u2018Money Problems with your Partner\u2019 booklet<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talking to someone is free or inexpensive, and could be all you need to start making a plan towards safety. If you\u2019re not sure where to begin, you can call 1800RESPECT and simply ask if what you are experiencing is normal, or if it could be considered abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is financial abuse?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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