Financial Abuse
When we understand you are experiencing financial abuse, we will refer you support services.
- 1800 ElderHelp - 1800 353 374
- Elder Abuse Action Australia Knowledge Hub Compass https://www.compass.info/
- National Legal Aid Family Violence Law Help https://familyviolencelaw.gov.au/
- ASIC MoneySmart:Financial Abuse
- ABA Elder Abuse Factsheet
- Department of Human Services - Information on elder and financial abuse as an aspect of family violence – includes government support available to you.
- My Aged Care - the Australian Government’s online and phone service with information about aged care services. Call 1800 200 422.
- MoneySmart
- You can get guidance on general financial matters as well as specific information on protecting yourself from financial abuse. https://moneysmart.gov.au/
Financial Abuse Legal Service (FALS)-this service is run by the Consumer Credit Legal Service (available here). They support women experiencing intimate partner financial abuse in connection with consumer credit and debt, as well as Australian Consumer Law matters. Please refer to the flyer here.