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Domestic Violence Resources

Domestic violence (DV) includes physical, emotional, financial, or psychological abuse by a partner, family member, or carer.

General Resources

Self-Representation

How to run a family law case | Victoria Legal Aid

Organisations

Family Life: Website

Salvation Army: Crisis Support

RESPECT: 1800RESPECT

Uniting: Support Services

Hotels / Bedsits

Instructions for Hotels:
- Discreet check-in, no early wake-up calls for kids.
- Breakfast is delivered in disposable containers; leave it outside the door.
- Ask for weekly deals (e.g., Booking.com).
- Use recreational areas if safe.
- Keep phone charged at all times.

Rebuild

Affordable Accommodation: Realestate.com.au
Furniture: IKEA, Gumtree

PO Box: Australia Post (list as “Suite [Number]”).
Deed Poll: Name Change Process
Contact rental agencies
Use trusted references (line manager/safe friends) with prior warning.

Divorce Online

Federal Circuit Court Application

Parenting Plan

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) | Family Relationship Online
Seek advice on Family Intervention Order and ensure safety before FDR
If you in danger call 000

Relationships

Affordable Accommodation: Realestate.com.au

Consider

Renting a storage to store personal items not for immediate use
Scanning all electronic devices including cars for tracker
Reaching out to GP
If parent – reaching out with the school with copy of the IVO
Please seek legal advice

State/Territory-Specific Resources

Victoria

Applying for IVO: Family Violence Intervention Orders (FVIO)
Legal Aid: Victoria Legal Aid
Personal Safety Intervention Orders (PSIO): Apply here
Parenting Orders Guide: Victoria Legal Aid
Divorce/Separation: Victoria Legal Aid
De Facto Relationships: Victoria Legal Aid

New South Wales (NSW)

Applying for IVO: Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)
Legal Aid: Legal Aid NSW
Types of AVOs: Learn more
AVOs to Protect Children: Protection guide
Domestic Violence Unit (DVU): Support services
Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy: Find a service
Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS): Legal Aid NSW
Brochure for Women: Download PDF
Brochure for Men: Download PDF
Self-Representation Guide: Read here

Federal Resources

Family Violence Orders: Federal Court
Effect of Family Violence on Parenting Arrangements: AIFS Study

Northern Territory (NT)

Applying for IVO: Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs)
Legal Aid: NT Legal Aid
Nationally Recognized DVOs: Details
Personal Violence Order: Apply here
Who Can Apply for DVO: Eligibility
Going to Court for DVO: Guide
Legal Advice Services: Get help
Women’s Legal Services: Contacts
Indigenous Legal Services: NTLAC
Self-Representation Guide: Read here
Victim Impact Statement: Details
NT Local Courts Jurisdiction: Learn more

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Family Violence Orders: Apply here
Personal Protection Orders: ACT Magistrates Court
Hide Website Visits: ACT Court Safety

Queensland (QLD)

Applying for IVO: Domestic Violence Orders
Legal Aid: Queensland Legal Aid
Hide Website Visits: QLD Courts guide
Domestic Violence Forms: QLD Courts
Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service: Legal Aid QLD

National Helplines

1800RESPECT

Lifeline

Safety First

Always keep your IVO/DVO active.

Use a PO Box for privacy.

Contact trusted friends/organizations for support.