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  • Understanding Economic and Financial Abuse and Older People in the Context of Domestic and Family Violence

    The Gendered Violence Research Network has released the fifth and final report in a series of evidence reviews planned under the partnership between the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and the University of New South Wales Gendered Violence Research Network (GVRN). The report is a collection of current evidence on financial and emotional abuse of older people and gaps in existing knowledge. Posted August 2022.

  • How Online Abuse Impacts Women in Their Working Lives

    The eSafetyCommissioner has released a report highlighting women's lived experiences of online abuse, and points to the need for greater action by online platforms and employers to prevent and respond to abuse. The research undertaken by the eSafetyCommissioner focused on women working in different sectors including law, banking, marketing, journalism and community services. Posted April 2022.

  • WIFVC panel discussion - System Responses to Family Violence That Support Financial Safety

    The WIFVC meeting held on Thursday, 21 October featured a panel discussion on system responses to family violence that support financial safety. Below is a link to view the recording of the session and here is the summary of key discussion points and supporting resources. Posted November 2021.

  • Restoring Financial Safety - The Transforming Financial Security Project - WEstjustice & Mcauley

    Developed in partnership with WEstjustice and McAuley Community Services for Women. Posted October 2021.

  • Family Violence Protection Tenancy Kit - Tenants Victoria

    Tenants Victoria family violence protection kit. Posted October 2021.

  • ANROWS - A Range of Research Reports on Financial Abuse

    ANROWS - Research papers ‘Domestic violence and women’s economic safety’ + ‘Financial abuse and migrant women’ + ‘Exploring how economic abuse manifests in young adult relationships’. Posted October 2021.

  • Financial Recovery - A Guide To Helping People Who Have Experienced Family Violence

    The Consumer Action Law Centre have released a guide to helping people who have experienced family violence. The guide outlines support clients can receive around debt, insurance, consumer leases, bills and credit history. Further resources, including template letters and referral pathways can be found in the resource link below. Posted July 2022.

  • Financial Abuse Support Toolkit - 1800RESPECT

    1800 RESPECT provides information on what financial abuse may look and feel like and what steps you can take. Posted February 2020.

  • Managing Debt – MoneySmart

    Resources on banking, budgeting, loans, credit and debt, tools and referral pathways. Posted October 2021.

  • Domestic and Family Violence Assistance - CBA

    A range of resources and tools developed by Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Posted October 2021.

  • Financial Information Services: Video Chat Now Available

    Services Australia are now offering video chat appointments to speak with one of their Financial Information Service Officers. This is a free service that can inform and educate about financial matters including debt collection, child care subsidies, pandemic leave disaster payments and other community resources. Posted September 2022.

  • E-learning Resource: Financial Literacy for Women 

    Harmony Alliance has developed a free 'Financial Literacy for Women' course to support migrant and refugee women to manage their money while living in Australia. The course is available in English, Arabic, Dari, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Nepalese, Punjabi, Hazaragi, Thai, Karen and Korean. Posted December 2021.

  • Money Power Freedom: Podcast - Victorian Women’s Trust

    Victorian Women’s Trust have produced this 6 part podcast series. Posted February 2020.

  • ‘Too Visible, Yet Not Fully Seen’ Research Report

    Report into COVID-19 Financial Capability and Intersectionality Project. WIRE & Ecstra Foundation. Posted October 2021.

  • My Money Conversation - Financial Ombudsman

    A kit to equip women with a better understanding of their current financial situation and the skills to safely and confidently achieve greater financial wellbeing. Fairwork Ombudsman. Posted September 2019.

  • YouthLaw – WEstjustice

    Programs specifically focused on working with young people. Posted October 2021.

  • Debt Calculator – National Debt Advice Line

    Australian Debt Assistance. Posted October 2021.