PCLC RESOURCES:
TENANCY RESOURCES:
- Tenants Victoria webpage on Family Violence and Family Violence Protection Tenancy Kit
- Family Violence Support Workers at VCAT can be contacted on 03 9628 9856 or by email to fvsupport@courts.vic.gov.au
- Consumer Affairs Victoria list of Tenancy Assistance and Advocacy Providers by region
- Dear Landlord (Justice Connect): A self-help tool for renters in Victoria
FINES RESOURCES:
- Fines Victoria webpage on Family Violence Scheme
- Fines Victoria: A Guide to the Family Violence Scheme (PDF)
- Fines Victoria: Family Violence Scheme online application form
DEBT RESOURCES:
- National Debt Helpline webpage on Family Violence. NDH can be contacted on 1800 007 007
- Financial Rights Legal Centre (NSW) Family Violence Factsheet. Please be aware this information is produced in NSW and some of it may be NSW specific. FRLC operate in NSW can only assist Victorians where:
- The issue relates to a NSW debt or court action in NSW; or
- The caller is First Nations, as they run a national Mob Strong Debt Help service; or
- The matter relates to insurance, as their Insurance Law Service operates nationally. - Economic Abuse Reference Group: Casework Help: Resources and information to help you work with clients experiencing family violence (including a financial abuse checklist from WESTJustice (2016)
VICTIMS OF CRIME RESOURCES:
- Victims of Crime Guide to Impact Statements: This Guide to Victim Impact Statements helps Victims make statements that will help a judge or magistrate understand how a crime has affected them
VISA & IMMIGRATION:
- Case Management Checklist for Working with Women on Temporary Visas (inTouch)
- Changing Lives - Our Services (inTouch): A short video explaining the assistance and services offered by inTouch for those experiencing family violence
- Safer Pathways for Women from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds Training (Central Highlands Integrated Family Violence Committee)
Module Content
Tenancy
Fines
Debt
Victims of Crime Assistance
Migration & Visa Issues
