Domestic and Family Violence Support
Your Safety. Our Priority.
We know it is often very hard to understand how, when and where to access the resources and support you need in Australia to fully understand your legal and protection options, stay safe, heal and recover. Like many of our clients, you are probably overwhelmed, confused, frustrated and feeling vulnerable.
We assist our clients to:
- • Understand the laws
- • Discuss safety options
- • Evidence gathering
- • Guidance around police statements and interactions
- • Understand Protection Orders
- • Resource guidance
- • Security options
Need help preparing your Protection Order Application and understanding the way forward?
Book a 1:1 consultation with our DV support members.
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Reduce the Overwhelm and Stay Safe.
Your Secure place to store your safety planning, important documents, and evidence all in the one place.
Haven — coming soon
Safe Horizons Guide
The First Australian Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence Guide
Written for Australian survivors, their support networks, service providers and workplaces. This comprehensive and practical guide helps survivors emotionally, psychologically, legally and financially to understand their options and enhance their safety.
- • Help recognise red flags and abuse
- • Understanding the cycle of abuse
- • How to help someone in need
- • Understand your legal rights and options
- • Plan your safety
- • How to get police support
- • How to get a Protection Order
- • Conditions of Protection Orders
- • Breaches of Protection Orders
- • Coercive control
- • Gathering evidence
- • Criminal actions
- • Emergency support
- • Financial support options
- • Workplace leave
- • Recovery assistance
$45 Digital Guide plus GST
Purchase the Guide →If you wish to purchase a physical copy of this guide please email us at info@separationsupportnetwork.com. To order more than 5 hard copies please contact us for bulk order pricing at info@separationsupportnetwork.com.
Use our Free DV Incident Log to start recording incidents
A simple, evidence-ready tool to help you document dates, events, and patterns safely. It is a fillable PDF — type straight into each box and use the Attach file button in the Evidence column to upload photos, screenshots, messages or reports directly into the document.
Download the DV Incident Log Register (PDF)Please note: download the register and open it in a free PDF reader (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader) so the form fields and file attachments work — they will not save in a browser preview. After entering your details and attaching evidence, use File > Save As to keep your own private copy. Save it somewhere only you can access — a password-protected device, private cloud folder, or USB kept in a safe place — and back it up. This is your personal record: keep it private and secure.
Need support using this log? Book a 1:1 consultation with our DV support members.
Book hereProudly working alongside the following important DV service providers and charities…
Be There Foundation
Bystander education & community safety
DV Safe Phones
Free phones for victims of domestic violence
HerSupportHub
Support, resources and connection for women
Workplace Domestic & Family Violence Programs & Support
Our in-person and online tailored training and compliance programs help businesses, boards, employers, leaders, community groups and service providers understand how to best support those at risk of domestic and family violence, improve their internal cultures, and ensure they are legally compliant — especially regarding Domestic and Family Violence Leave entitlements, Privacy, Workplace Health & Safety, the Fair Work Act, Respect and Anti-discrimination legislation.
Learn about our workplace supportOur Podcast
Changing the Ending
Listen to trauma-informed experts, survivors and perpetrators share their insights, challenges and inspirational real-life stories. Hosted by lawyer, counsellor and founder of Separation Support Network, Susan Crain.
Season 1 — Domestic Violence #EnoUgh Movement.
Do You Need Urgent Help?
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732Free 24/7 confidential information, counselling and support for Australians impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Men's Referral Service
1300 766 491Assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence (from No to Violence).
MensLine Australia
1300 789 978Free professional 24/7 phone and online counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, relationships, anger management.
Lifeline
13 11 14Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide. Text 0477 13 11 14 at night (6pm-midnight AEDT).
Kids Help Line
1800 55 1800Australia-wide free 24/7 confidential counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years.
Elder Abuse Help Line
1800 353 374Free information and support services for people who experience or witness the abuse of an older person.
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636Information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.
13 Yarn
13 92 76The first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed. Confidential yarning with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
Disclaimer
Content warning: this webpage contains reference to and descriptions of child sexual abuse and other forms of domestic, family and sexual violence. This content is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. While we aim to offer support and guidance, this information should complement, not replace, advice from qualified professionals where appropriate. For personalised support, please contact 1800RESPECT to speak with an experienced counsellor.