Your Safety
Our Priority
We know it is often very hard to understand how, when and where to access all the resources and support you need in Australia in order to fully understand your legal and protection options, stay safe, heal and recover. Like many of our clients, you are probably overwhelmed, confused, frustrated and feeling vulnerable. We are working to provide a consolidated hub for our clients which enables them to access more consolidated information in the one place, no matter where they live in Australia.
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Safe Horizons
Your Path to Protection
As part of the trusted Separation Support Network, Safe Horizons exists for one purpose. To help domestic and family violence survivors transition from fear to greater freedom. We provide practical and comprehensive guides, resources, and recommendations on discrete safety protection products and services that better educate you about your options, offer protection during vulnerable times, and assist with police and legal interactions. Every resource and service we offer is designed to give you the power to build the future you and your family deserve.
Safe Horizons Guide
The Australian Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence Guide
Our guides are written for survivors, their support networks, service providers, and Australian workplaces, this practical, comprehensive domestic and family violence guide helps survivors emotionally, psychologically, legally and financially to understand their options and enhance their safety.
Help recognise the signs
Understand your rights
Plan Your Safety
Access the support you need
* For bulk orders over 5 copies, please email us at info@separationsupportnetwork.com to arrange discounted rates.
Evidence is Key
Document & Evidence Hub
Most people leaving an abusive relationship feel overwhelmed about how to ensure they remain safe but particularly confused about the documents, evidence, processes, protection orders and legal processes.
This is then often even more significant when they need to make arrangement for separation, communicate and negotiate with the perpetrator about parenting and financial matters and then potentially co-parent together.
We are passionate about assisting domestic and family violence survivors to obtain the protection they deserve and then walk with them every step of the way to navigate their separation and any relevant legal matters relating to parenting and financials.
Our team can help you:
- prepare statements for police
- create your chronology of events and supporting evidence
- draft affidavits and statements to support your application for protection orders and court proceedings
- assist with documentation to help prepare you for any mediation and family law matters
- provide guidance on security issues around court processes
Workplace Domestic & Family Violence Programs & Support
Our in person and online tailored training and compliance programs are helping businesses, boards, employers, leaders, community groups and service providers understand how they can best support those at risk of domestic and family violence, improve their internal cultures and ensure they are legally compliant, especially as it relates to Domestic and Family Violence Leave entitlements, Privacy, Workplace Health & Safety, Fair Work Act, Respect and Anti-discrimination legislation.
Technology Abuse & Monitoring Security
With the ever-increasing reliance on technology as an abuse tactic, we have partnered with highly credible, and safety checked organisations to confidentially assist with:
- Inspection and detection of monitoring devices on your technological devices, property and vehicles
- Preparation of Reports to record findings to help with your legal evidence
- Providing you with the advice and personalised strategies you need to stop the monitoring attempts.
Further information coming VERY SOON. Please email us at info@separationsupportnetwork.com if you require any future info in the meantime.
Do You Need Urgent Help?
1800RESPECT
1800RESPECT (Phone: 1800 737 732) for free 24/7 confidential information, counselling and support for Australians impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Individuals can also access local support services and search the internet using Daisy, a free app developed by 1800RESPECT that protects user privacy.
Mens Referral Service
1300 766 491This service from No to Violence offers assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence.
MensLine Australia
1300 789 978Offers free professional 24/7 phone and onlinecounselling support for men with concerns about mental health, relationships, anger management. Family violence (using and experiencing), stress and suicidal thoughts.
Lifeline
13 11 14Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14, or text 0477 13 11 14 at night (6pm-midnight AEDT).
Someone will help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state or territory.
Kids Help Line
1800 55 1800Australia wide free 24/7, confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years.
Elder Abuse Help Line
1800 353 374Free information and support services for people who experience or witness the abuse of an older person. Operating hours vary.
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636Information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
13 Yarn
13 92 76The first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
They offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
Stay in Touch
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Follow our dedicated Domestic and Family Violence Social Media – DV Support Hub Australia for news, updates, resources, and additional support
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Disclaimer
Content warning: This webpage contains reference to and descriptions of child sexual abuse and other forms of domestic, family and sexual violence.
This content is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. While we aim to offer support and guidance, this information should complement, not replace, advice from qualified professionals where appropriate. For personalised support, you are encouraged to contact 1800RESPECT to speak with an experienced counsellor.