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01 Jul 2022... There are some important things you can do to stay safe and ensure you have a valid visa. You can use the checklist to help as part of safety planning.

This safety plan is a guide to help you protect yourself and get help safely. You can use this plan if you are scared about being made to get married, scared about refusing a marriage or scared to leave a marriage that you never agreed to.

01 May 2019... Image-based abuse is when an intimate image is shared, or threatened to be shared, without the consent of the person in that image. This guide explains what an 'intimate image' is, how to make a report and how to get help.

Fact sheets for parents and carers. Bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence are all interpersonal behaviours that can create or contribute to negative social environments. All school communities should have clear definitions outlined in their school policies and procedures for bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence.

01 Jun 2021... A video explaining what financial abuse is. For the last couple of years, ADEC's Community Services department has worked on a project called “SAY NO TO ABUSE” to help families from culturally diverse backgrounds who are affected by disabilities to recognise and understand abuse in a culturally sensitive context.

01 Jun 2021... A video explaining what physical abuse is. For the last couple of years, ADEC's Community Services department has worked on a project called SAY NO TO ABUSE to help families from culturally diverse backgrounds who are affected by disabilities to recognise and understand abuse in a culturally sensitive context.

01 Sep 2022... When a family is affected by a crisis, everyone in the family will react in a different way. Understanding distress reactions and their effect on family dynamics can help the family to cope. Don’t hesitate to seek professional help if you think your family is struggling to recover.

Domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) can be a difficult subject to talk about. It may be considered a taboo topic or a private, family issue. If you recognise the signs that things are not right, there are things you can do.

05 Mar 2024... This factsheet explains what coercive control is, and how coercive control can affect older people. It includes a list of some of the signs of coercive control against older people, a case study to help know how to recognise these signs, and how to seek help.

05 Mar 2024... This factsheet explains what coercive control is and how people who use coercive control might use digital technology as part of their abusive behaviour, which is known as technology-facilitated coercive control or tech-facilitated coercive control. It includes a list of some of the signs of technology-facilitated coercive control, a case study to help know how to recognise these signs, and how to seek help.

A poster which explains what elder abuse is and how to get support.

16 Jun 2022... This resource provides advice and tips on how to support someone you know who may experiencing abuse in their relationship or family.

16 Jun 2022... This resource identifies women’s and children’s rights in Australia, especially for those who may be experiencing abuse.

01 May 2024... This collection of translated materials produced by the Australian Government can help parents, family members, teachers, community leaders and others in a role as influencers of young people. It can help give you confidence to navigate difficult conversations with young people about disrespect and aggression, and how these are not acceptable behaviour. As parents, carers and family members, we want the best for our children. As teachers, coaches, employers and role models, we can have a positive influence on young people and set the standard for what is and isn’t acceptable, right from the start. It is so important we equip ourselves with the right knowledge and tools before we approach the issue of respect with the young people in our lives. The resources below will support you to better understand current experiences of disrespect, reflect upon your own actions as a role model, and have proactive, positive conversations about respect with others.

15 Jul 2022... Nobody should experience violence or abuse because of their age. Elder abuse is family violence and is unacceptable. This video explains what elder abuse (or violence against older people) looks like and how you can get help if you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse. This is an initiative of the Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention Network. 

01 Jul 2024... A resource hub with information on Gender-based violence, including the impact and forms of gender-based violence and how to get support. Information is provided on these topics: Domestic and Family Violence Technology Facilitated Abuse Sexual Violence Coercive Control Human Trafficking People with Disabilities Gender Equality

08 Jul 2024... Everyone deserves the right to consent to who they marry . Learn the difference between arranged and forced marriages, the legal consequences, how to recognise the signs of forced marriage, and the support available to help you or someone you know.  

19 Aug 2024... Domestic and family violence is when a person like a partner or family member uses power and control to dominate or hurt you.  It can happen in many forms, like physical harm, insults, tracking your movements, breaking your things, or cutting you off from your friends.  For some women, domestic and family violence begins during their pregnancy, or this can be a time when it gets worse. Sometimes abuse is aimed at your unborn baby which can affect the wellbeing of you both.  You deserve to live free from control, violence, and fear. Watch this video to learn more about domestic and family violence, and how you can seek and receive help.

This resource on sexual assault and abuse defines these acts as forced sexual activity or unwanted sexual behaviour. It emphasises that survivors are never at fault and everyone deserves to feel safe. The resource offers support options, including helplines and guidance on reaching out to trusted individuals or organisations for help and safety planning. It aims to inform individuals of their rights and available support.

23 Jul 2023... This brochure from Seniors Rights Victoria offers tips on saying 'no' to someone who asks you to sign something or give them something. It can be difficult to say ‘no’ to someone you care about, particularly if they are going through difficult times or are used to getting your financial support.  The brochure also includes contact information for other organisations who may provide help in these situations.  

This sheet contains information for parents and guardians about contact with their child while not in their care. It explains what contact is for and how it is arranged.

Fact sheets for parents and carers with information about bullying and violence.

This multilingual fact sheet provides a short overview on the child safety standards and the law. Victorian laws require organisations to report any allegations that one of their workers or volunteers has abused a child and to do an investigation.

13 May 2020... Victoria Police has launched a suite of videos in multiple languages to encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities to seek help if they are experiencing family violence.

01 May 2019... This guide provides information on where and how to get support if technology is being used to abuse, control or frighten you.

Fact sheets for parents and carers. Bullying is usually described by the types of behaviours involved, so we talk about verbal, social and physical bullying. Bullying is sometimes labelled by where it occurs or what type of harm is done. These words can be used alone or in combination. It can be confusing!

This brochure explains what elder abuse is and how to get help.

01 May 2019... This guide details some of the ways to help your children stay connected online while also keeping themselves, and you, safe.

10 Feb 2023... This document is a plain language guide to the Child Safe Standards that started in Victoria on 1 July 2022. It has words and pictures that are easy to understand to help explain the standards.

01 Jun 2021... Improve your online skills and safety with this advice tailored for older Australians and individuals learning to use digital technology. The collection of summary sheets includes information on: How to spot a scam Social media safety Data and public WiFi Staying safe online How to shop online Selling safely online How to protect yourself from scams

01 May 2020... This booklet explains the concept of technology-facilitated abuse and how to get help if it happens.Technology-facilitated abuse is behaviour that uses digital technology to harass, monitor, impersonate or threaten someone in order to control, frighten or humiliate them.

15 Aug 2022... Helping someone experiencing family violence starts with being able to identify the warning signs. Watch this video to learn more about the signs of family violence, and how to start the conversation with a loved one.

05 Mar 2024... This factsheet explains that coercive control is when someone uses patterns of abusive behaviour against another person. Over time, this creates fear and takes away the person’s freedom and independence. This dynamic almost always underpins family and domestic violence. This resource explains how to recognise the signs of coercive control and what to do if you are experiencing it.

05 Mar 2024... This factsheet explains what coercive control is, and how people who use coercive control might use economic and financial abuse as part of their abusive behaviour. It includes a list of some of the signs of economic and financial abuse as coercive control, as well as a case study to demonstrate these signs, and how to seek help.

14 Jun 2024... You and your children have the right to live a safe and secure life, free from family violence.  This poster has information on how to get help when experiencing family violence, and specific contact details for Orange Door services in Melbourne's West.  It has information in Arabic, English, Hindi, Punjabi and Vietnamese.

14 Jun 2024... You and your children have the right to live a safe and secure life, free from family violence.  This brochure has information on how to get help when experiencing family violence, and specific contact details for Orange Door services in Melbourne's West. 

15 Jul 2022... Nobody should experience violence or abuse because of their age. Elder abuse is family violence and is unacceptable. This video explains what elder abuse (or violence against older people) looks like and how you can get help if you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse. This is an initiative of the Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention Network.

01 Aug 2024... A campaign created by Compass is available in six languages. The abuse of older people (also known as elder abuse) affects many of us. It’s a topic that can be really confronting and make us uncomfortable to think about.  This campaign aims to help older people, together with their families and friends, feel more comfortable sharing concerns about abuse and increase awareness that support is available.   

There are steps you can take if you are worried your child might be taken overseas by their other parent without your permission.

31 Dec 2015... The Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria (SACL)  is a state-wide, after-hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.SACL is the central after hours coordination centre for all recent sexual assaults and provides immediate crisis responses throughout Victoria.SACL operates between 5pm weeknights through to 9am the next day and throughout weekends and public holidays.

30 Nov 2022... This brochure from Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) has a list of other services you can call when SRV can't help.   

This fact sheet describes bullying and what you can do if your child has been bullied.

01 Nov 2024... This fact sheet provides information and statistics to learn more about child sexual abuse. It helps to dispel common myths and misconceptions, and help people understand the role they can play in protecting children and young people.

For people who have been sexually assaulted, it is a major experience and they can have many difficulties afterwards. There is no right or wrong way to feel after experiencing a sexual assault. It may take a long time to recover and feel okay again. It is important to look after yourself and to get help if you need it.

The Victorian Reportable Conduct Scheme requires some organisations to report allegations of child abuse and child-related misconduct made about their workers or volunteers to the Commission for Children and Young People.

01 Oct 2020... How to know the signs of domestic and family violence and how to provide support.

31 Jan 2019... The 'Family Violence: Technical Terms Bilingual Tool' is in a Language other than English (LOTE) and English side-by-side. It is designed to help communication when working with interpreters to talk about family violence.  The Family Violence: Technical Terms Bilingual Tool, lists and explains: Courts and services: their names, hours and web addresses Technical terms: and what they mean Police roles: what they do. Each service, term and definition is listed in a Languages other than English (LOTE) and English side by side, so they can be pointed to or circled when explaining the family violence service system.

This brochure explains what you should think about before you enter into a 'granny flat arrangement'.

01 Oct 2020... A poster with a statement on why culture is never an excuse for domestic and family violence. Domestic and violence is wrong, no matter who you are or where you come from. It can affect anyone and exists in every community.

01 Jan 2024... Your Body, Your Choice is a multi-language resource about sexual assault. The fact sheet contains important information for people who have experienced sexual assault. 

Respect1800 is the national support and counselling service for people who experience abuse and domestic and family violence. The website explains what abuse and family violence is and lists the types of sexual assault and domestic and family violence. It also informs on how to access their free counselling service and what kind of support it offers. The information also includes videos.

This fact sheet lists the different forms of elder abuse like financial, emotional, physical, social, sexual and neglect. It also explains the barriers victims face to reporting and what to do if you suspect or are experiencing elder abuse.

16 Jun 2022... This resource helps men to identify and understand behaviours that are abusive and provides information so they can to seek support and have better relationships with their partner and family.

01 May 2024... Adult cyber abuse is when the internet is used to send, post or share content that is harmful to the physical or mental health of someone who is 18 or older. This resource explains: What is adult cyber abuse? What you can do How eSafety can help and how to deal with the impacts

07 Jun 2019... An Easy Read guide to help you learn about where violence happens and who can do violence.

This factsheet gives i nformation and examples of visa abuse, and how the law can help protect you from it. 

Easy English book about your right to be safe from violence,

The resource explains how technology can be used to abuse or control someone, such as through tracking devices, social media, or hacking. It advises staying safe by strengthening passwords, checking privacy settings, and seeking help from support services if needed. Abuse through technology is serious and requires action to protect your safety.

01 Jan 2024... The resource discusses how some individuals use cultural or spiritual beliefs to harm or control others. This might include preventing someone from practising their religion, mocking their cultural practices, or using traditions to justify abuse. It emphasises recognising such behaviours as harmful and seeking help or support to ensure safety and respect for all beliefs.

30 Nov 2022... This brochure from Seniors Rights Victoria has advice on protecting your own needs if you allow your adult child to live with you. It also includes contact information of other organisations who may provide help in this matter. A more comprehensive tip-sheet on adult children at home is available here . 

01 Nov 2024... Topics and conversation starters to help you talk to primary school-age children about child sexual abuse . Talking about child sexual abuse with children and young people helps to keep them safe. That’s because talking helps children and young people understand what sexual abuse is and gives them language to talk about this issue, too. Open and honest conversations send the message that they can always talk to you and that you’ll listen no matter what. All children and young people have the right to grow up safe from abuse. Talking with children and young people about sexual abuse is part of creating safe environments that help them grow and thrive.

01 Sep 2024... My superhero voice is an age-appropriate storybook that supports parents, carers and other adults from all cultures and backgrounds to have preventative conversations about child sexual abuse with children and young people. The National Office for Child Safety developed a children’s storybook as a culturally inclusive and safe resource for adults to start conversations with the children and young people in their lives about child sexual abuse. My superhero voice follows Nour as she learns different cultural practices that help the people in her life speak up and get help when something makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

01 Jun 2020... Poster explaining what elder abuse is and where you can get help. It is part of the respect older people campaign.

Fact sheet guide to relationships, domestic abuse and coercive control. Coercive control is abusive behaviour used to cause fear and/or control a person or situation. This type of domestic violence is known as domestic abuse and can go undetected in intimate partner or family relationships for years.

This brochure explains what you can do if you are an older person who is experiencing violence or abuse from a partner, another family member or other person who lives in your home or residential facility, or a neighbour or carer.

01 Feb 2019... This is a simple language poster created for waiting and counselling rooms. It helps clients identify whether they may be experiencing technology facilitated abuse.

01 May 2019... This guide provides tips on using the security features on your phones, tablets or computer.

01 May 2020... This booklet and poster explain the concept of image-based abuse and how to get help if it happens. Image-based abuse means sharing or threatening to share an intimate image or video without the consent of the person shown in it. This includes images of a person without the religious or cultural attire they usually wear in public, such as a niqab or turban.

The new Standards set out minimum requirements and outline the actions organisations must take to keep children and young people safe. They provide more clarity for organisations and are more consistent with Standards in the rest of Australia.

01 Dec 2015... This translated brochure explains what is elder abuse and how to get help when older people experience disrespectful behaviour from people they know and trust. It also includes how it may effect them and outlines the services that Senior Right Victoria provides.

01 Jun 2021... A video explaining what emotional abuse is. For the last couple of years, ADEC's Community Services department has worked on a project called. SAY NO TO ABUSE to help families from culturally diverse backgrounds who are affected by disabilities to recognise and understand abuse in a culturally sensitive context.

10 Feb 2023... This document summarises changes in Plain language to the Child Safe Standards that started in Victoria on 1 July 2022.

If you’re experiencing abuse at home, you do not have to face this alone. Resources for 'Are you safe at home?' have been translated and published in 15 different languages and Easy English.

01 Jun 2021... This booklet explains what cyberbullying is, how to report it, and how to get help if you are under 18 old and bullied online.

05 Mar 2024... This factsheet explains what coercive control is, and how it can affect people with disability. It includes a list of some of the signs of coercive control against people with disability, as well as a case study to demonstrate these signs, and how to seek help.

Centrelink/Services Australia has multilingual information, referrals and support for people affected by family and domestic violence.  Documents are bilingual. The English version is included in each translated resource. Please scroll down to access the English text.

01 Jan 2021... Men Managing Change is a series of family violence prevention micro-movies which emerged from a two-year community conversation about preventing family violence and a series of workshops at a Multicultural Men’s Shed exploring men's understanding of their rights, cultural attitudes and change.  The videos open a dialogue about how men might examine their behaviour and adapt to improve their chances of forming respectful relationships with partners based on equality. The project engaged with men and women from newly settled communities and found that many don’t know the full legal meaning of family violence, some accept family violence as normal, and some men see the system as threatening their manhood and favouring women. 

01 Nov 2024... Topics and conversation starters to help you talk to preschool-age children about child sexual abuse . Talking about child sexual abuse with children and young people helps to keep them safe. That’s because talking helps children and young people understand what sexual abuse is and gives them language to talk about this issue, too. Open and honest conversations send the message that they can always talk to you and that you’ll listen no matter what. All children and young people have the right to grow up safe from abuse. Talking with children and young people about sexual abuse is part of creating safe environments that help them grow and thrive.

01 Nov 2024... Topics and conversation starters to help you talk to teenagers about child sexual abuse . Talking about child sexual abuse with children and young people helps to keep them safe. That’s because talking helps children and young people understand what sexual abuse is and gives them language to talk about this issue, too. Open and honest conversations send the message that they can always talk to you and that you’ll listen no matter what. All children and young people have the right to grow up safe from abuse. Talking with children and young people about sexual abuse is part of creating safe environments that help them grow and thrive.

This information sheet explains what the reportable conduct scheme is and the requirements of religious organisations. It also lists the reportable allegations and the reporting procedure.

This brochure explains what elder abuse is and how to get help.

01 Jun 2021... A video describing what neglect is. For the last couple of years, ADEC's Community Services department has worked on a project called “SAY NO TO ABUSE” to help families from culturally diverse backgrounds who are affected by disabilities to recognise and understand abuse in a culturally sensitive context.

Tip sheets for students with strategies on what to do if you are being bullied.

01 Jun 2016... This translated video is about Elder abuse, any act that harms older people and that is carried out by someone they know and should be able to trust such as family or friends. The video outlines that such harm can be financial, physical, sexual, emotional or psychological, including mistreatment or neglect. ECCV would like to see suspected elder abuse in ethnic communities addressed within the context of cultural behaviours, values and expectations.

01 Oct 2020... Domestic and family violence is not acceptable in Australia. No matter who you are or where you come from, domestic and family violence can affect anyone and exists in every community. This wallet card explains types of abuse and where you can get help.

01 Sep 2022... This translated resource provides information on the reaction and recovery from traumatic experiences. The resource emphasises that it is normal to have strong reactions following a distressing or frightening event, and that people can experience a range of physical, mental, emotional and behavioural reactions. It gives some examples on how to resolve traumatic reactions to trauma and encourages the seeking of help from a health professional.

Fact sheets for parents and carers. Each individual student who has been bullied or is bullying others will respond and act differently. A student's behaviours and moods can also change for various reasons. The fact sheet contains information on signs that may indicate a student is experiencing bullying.

01 May 2019... This guide provides safety tips on social media use, advice on what to do if you experienced abuse and how to get help.

05 Jun 2023... The Child Safe Standards (the Standards) commenced in Victoria in January 2016. After five years, we have seen how the Standards improve safety for children and young people. Changes are being made to make our Standards even stronger.

25 Feb 2022... The Information Sheet 'Family Violence: What Police do' has been designed to explain Victoria Police's response to family violence. They have been written for people who have been affected or harmed by family violence, people who have committed family violence, and people and/or services supporting them.

16 Jun 2022... This resource provides information on some of the non-physical forms of abuse that may be experienced in intimate partner and family relationships.

05 Jun 2023... A practical guide to choosing, supervising and developing suitable staff and volunteers.

05 Mar 2024... This factsheet explains what coercive control is, and how coercive control can affect people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. It includes a list of some of the signs of coercive control against people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, a case study to help know how to recognise these signs, and how to seek help.

14 May 2017... An Easy Read Guide to help you learn to be safe when someone is doing something you don’t want them to do.

29 Aug 2024... The Women’s Safety Hub is a multilingual resource created with the input of migrant and refugee women, community organisations, and specialist service providers through a co-design process.      Migrant and refugee women can use the Women’s Safety Hub to find information in their own language that fits their needs. The hub covers topics such as domestic and family violence, sexual violence, coercive control, and financial abuse. It also offers guidance on technology-facilitated abuse, psychological abuse, and social abuse. In addition, the Women’s Safety Hub provides details for specialist services and other support providers who help migrant and refugee women. This resource aims to support women's safety and well-being, making sure they have access to the help and information they need.

01 Mar 2022... Reproductive coercion and abuse is a behaviour aimed at establishing power and control by interfering with a pregnant person’s reproductive autonomy, controlling and /or interfering with the person’s decision making and access to options regarding their reproductive health and reproductive choices.