Content warning: This page contains references to and descriptions of child sexual abuse and other forms of domestic, family and sexual violence.

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
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Safe Horizons — The Comprehensive Australian Domestic & Family Violence Support Guide

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.

Proudly 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 support

Our 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.

Changing the Ending podcast with Susan Crain

Do You Need Urgent Help?

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

Free 24/7 confidential information, counselling and support for Australians impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

Men's Referral Service

1300 766 491

Assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence (from No to Violence).

MensLine Australia

1300 789 978

Free professional 24/7 phone and online counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, relationships, anger management.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Anyone 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 1800

Australia-wide free 24/7 confidential counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years.

Elder Abuse Help Line

1800 353 374

Free information and support services for people who experience or witness the abuse of an older person.

Beyond Blue

1300 224 636

Information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.

13 Yarn

13 92 76

The 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.