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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.

The English version of this resource links to the 'Information about forced marriage for agencies, community organisations and service providers'. This document has been produced by the National Roundtable on Human Trafficking and Slavery Communication and Awareness Working Group to provide agreed, best-practice information about forced marriage. This information is designed to be culturally, gender and age appropriate and is part of the Forced Marriage Community Pack . The in language versions are a brief handout for people who are affected by forced marriage.

The English version of this resource links to the 'Information about forced marriage for agencies, community organisations and service providers'. This document has been produced by the National Roundtable on Human Trafficking and Slavery Communication and Awareness Working Group to provide agreed, best-practice information about forced marriage. This information is designed to be culturally, gender and age appropriate and is part of the Forced Marriage Community Pack . The in language versions are a brief handout for people who are affected by forced marriage.

An outline of what a 'long term care order' is; how long it lasts, living arrangements for its duration, young people's rights and responsibilities and where to get help.

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.

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.

01 Oct 2016... The Australian Government has developed a Family Safety Pack for men and women coming to Australia. It includes information on Australia's laws regarding domestic and family violence, sexual assault and forced marriage, and a woman's right to be safe.

This fact sheet contains information on what you need to do, your rights and responsibilities and where to get help.

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.

This fact sheet is for parents who are no longer in a relationship together, or are thinking about separating. It has information for parents making decisions about the children's future. There are services that can help separated parents try to agree about the children. This is called family dispute resolution.

This fact sheet has information on the law in Australia and making arrangements for the children after you have separated.

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.

01 Jan 2019... The Paid Parental Leave scheme is funded by the Australian Government and provides financial support for new parents while they're off work, caring for their newborn or recently adopted child. There are two payments available to eligible working parents under the scheme: This information sheet is for employers.

This fact sheet has information on making an agreement or going to court, and how your property may be divided by the court. You will also find information on where to get help.

An outline of what a 'family reunification order' is, how long it lasts, living arrangements for its duration, young people's rights and responsibilities, and where to get help.

An outline of what an 'Interim Accomodation order' is; how long it lasts; living arrangements for its duration; young people's rights and responsibilities and where to get help

An outline of what an 'Interim Accomodation order' is, how long it lasts, living arrangements for its duration, parent's rights and responsibilities and where to get legal help.

This information sheet explains what a will is - why you should have one and the legal aspects of it.

An outline of how you can review a child protection decision.

Outline on how your personal information is protected, what is collected and how it is shared

The Australian Government does not tolerate domestic and family violence under any circumstances.Domestic and family violence includes behaviour or threats that aim to control a male or female partner by causing fear or threatening their safety. This fact sheet provides information on what domestic and family violence can include as well as contact details for culturally sensitive services in Australia.

Grandparents are a very important part of grandchildren's lives. They could provide crucial support at a time of a family breakdown. During any family breakdown or separation, the needs of children and their wellbeing should be given priority.

This is an animated film on human rights in Australia.

01 Jul 2017... The brochure provides information on domestic violence and intervention orders.

This fact sheet explains what happens when a family preservation order has been issued by the Magistrate at the Children's Court because the safety and wellbeing of the children are at risk.

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, people and/or services supporting them.

A Will is a legal document that sets out how you want to distribute your assets or properties after you die. By making a Will you will get the opportunity to give instructions as to how you want your family or friends to inherit your assets.

This booklet is about family violence intervention orders. It can help you, or someone you know who has experienced violence at home.

An outline of: what a 'temporary assessment order' is; how long it lasts; living arrangements for its duration; young people's rights and responsibilities and where to get help.