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My partner or family member controls my money or has forced debts on me

Financial abuse & coercive control

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National Debt Helpline

Australia-wide

Free, confidential and independent financial counselling. A financial counsellor can help with debts caused by financial abuse, hardship arrangements, creditors and practical steps to regain financial control. The service does not lend money or sell financial…

1800 007 007

Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm

No public street address - national phone and online service, live chat Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, available to all Victorians

Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre

24/7All of Victoria

24/7 Victorian family violence crisis support for safety planning and risk assessment. Financial abuse can be part of family violence; Safe Steps can help assess immediate risk and connect you with crisis accommodation, legal, financial and other supports wher…

No public street address (withheld for client safety, postal GPO Box 4396 Melbourne VIC 3001) - Victoria's statewide 24/7 crisis service

WIRE

All of Victoria

Free support, information and referrals for women and gender-diverse people in Victoria, including financial abuse, family violence, housing and separation. WIRE can help you understand what is happening and work out practical next steps at your own pace.

5/255 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000. statewide phone/online support; CBD support centre Mon-Fri

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Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.

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