How do we 'call out' financial abuse? S2 E3

It might feel like there is a fine line between the way many couples split the financial responsibilities in relationships and financial abuse. In this episode, we’ll come to understand that financial abuse is about intent and it is illegal. In episode three we’ll learn how to recognise if someone is being taken advantage of, or controlled financially and what being financially vulnerable looks like. It’ll be hard to not consider your own financial set up as you listen to this episode, and you’ll get some good things to have conversations about with your own partner, a lawyer, or your friends and family.

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NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for family violence support services, individual legal advice and links to resources.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can call the 1800 service from anywhere in Tasmania, and the call will not be displayed on your telephone bill. All calls are completely confidential. Visit www.womenslegaltas.org.au or call 1800 682 468

You can find contact details for the women's legal service here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_usin your area

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/in your state or territory

Launceston Community Legal Centre

This service provides free legal advice for people in the North East of Tasmania (63 phone region). The solicitors will be able to give you information on your legal issue and advise you as to what your next steps should be in relation to that issue

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Provides 24/7 support, information and counselling in Southern Tasmania to males and females of all ages who been victim of recent rape or sexual assault or sexually abused at any time of their lives.

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Provides 24/7, including public holidays, information and referral service by which callers are able to access the...