What is Financial Abuse? We can help.
Financial abuse is a serious and widespread form of domestic & family violence where the abuser uses money to gain control and power.
It can leave you feeling helpless and alone. You can lose your confidence and sense of self. But there IS a way forward.
Call our team on 1300 050 150 (Mon-Fri 7am-7pm). We can help you sort out the mess and feel strong again. Or email us on fih@goodshep.org.au.
If you’re in immediate danger, call 000.
For 24/7 support with family & domestic violence, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800737732 or text 0458 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au
Has financial abuse happened to you?
What are the signs of financial abuse?
They control all the money. They make you feel useless. We can help you figure things out.
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‘Financial abuse left me feeling very lost’ ‘ashamed’ ‘low confidence’ ‘sub-human’. ‘Rather than being co-dependent, I needed to find my independence.’
Hear their stories – click here.
‘When it was all over, I was left with nothing except a pile of debt. Good Shepherd showed me I could get control of my money.’ It’s hard to know what to do next.
You CAN move forward – hear how.
What are some signs of Financial Abuse?
Someone else deciding how the household income is spent.
Being forced to take out debt in your name.
Your partner monitoring your spending and/or asking for receipts.
Your partner neglecting to pay child support or child care.
Being denied access to your bank account.
Working for a family business and not receiving payment.
Your partner making it difficult for you to get a job or earn money.
Using your money to pay for all household expenses and not receiving discretionary income for yourself.
Your partner gambling away your shared money.
Explore our blog posts to learn more
Financial Abuse, the What, Who and Why
Mamamia sits down with the Hub's Financial Coach, Suzanne Panecki to discuss Financial Abuse and how to recover
The Financial Independence Hub has a range of coaches and support workers to help survivors recover from financial abuse.
