Help & support
Many people may not recognise that they are in a financially abusive relationship, whether with their partner or a family member, and as with other forms of abuse, financial abuse may begin subtly and worsen over time.
We’ve created a comprehensive guide designed to help victims and survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV) to identify and find support when experiencing financial abuse. In it, you’ll find information about financial abuse, strategies for recognising financial abuse and direction to resources that may be helpful to support your recovery.
It may also help you to have a conversation with someone who you think might be in a financially abusive relationship.
If you’re in danger, please call the police on 000.
If you are impacted by financial abuse you can call a Next Chapter specialist on 1800 222 387 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday (Sydney/Melbourne time), excluding public holidays. For more information, please visit our Domestic and Family Violence assistance page.
For confidential information, counselling and support, we recommend contacting 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, chat online via 1800RESPECTy.org.au or text 0458 737 732. This is a free and confidential service that isn’t part of Commonwealth Bank. If you need an interpreter or translator, you can ask for one and the counsellor will make the arrangements.
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