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Practical steps you can take to stay safe

Making a safety plan

Tips for creating a safety plan to help you prepare for time when you may need to leave home quickly.

What should I do if children are involved

Information to help support children experiencing domestic and family violence or coercive control.

Staying safe at home

Tips to stay safe at home if you are experiencing or are at risk of domestic and family violence or coercive control.

Staying safe if you leave

Ways to help you stay safe if leaving a harmful or unsafe relationship.

Reporting domestic and family violence to the police

What happens when you report domestic and family violence to the police.

Apply for a domestic and family violence order

Important information about applying for a domestic violence order (DVO).

Collecting evidence safely

Information about how to collect evidence if you’re experiencing domestic and family violence or coervice control.

Using technology safely

Tips on how to use technology safely to keep in touch with your support network if you are experiencing domestic and family violence or coercive control.

Protecting your finances

Information about how to protect your finances if you are experiencing economic or financial abuse.

Protecting pets

Information about what support services are available to help keep your pets safe if you are experiencing domestic and family violence or coercive control.

Seeking medical help

Find out who can help if you have been hurt physically or psychologically in your relationship,

Getting legal advice

Find out which organisations can help with legal advice if you are experiencing domestic and family violence or coercive control.