Key Contacts & Services
Essential contacts and services that every separating Australian should know.
HELP IS HERE. USE IT.
Other Services that help you move forward.
Emergency Services
If you are in immediate danger.
Lifeline
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention
Dads In Distress
For separated dads in Australia
MensLine Australia
24/7 support for men
Kids Helpline
Counselling for young people 5–25
1800RESPECT
Family violence and sexual assault
Legal
Financial
ASIC MoneySmart
Plain-English government guide to separation and money - splitting assets, super, and debts. A solid orientation before you see an advisor.
Free
Government Service
Centrelink (Services Australia)
Online tool that helps separating couples reach property and parenting agreements without a lawyer. Best when things are amicable.
Free
Government Service
Child Support Agency
Assesses, collects, and transfers child support payments between separated parents. Apply online through myGov.
Free
Government Service
Housing & Practical
National Debt Helpline
Free, confidential financial counselling for anyone under financial stress. No judgment, no sales, no bank involvement.
Free
Independent
National Debt Helpline
Free, confidential financial counselling for anyone under financial stress. No judgment, no sales, no bank involvement.
Free
Independent
Ask Izzy
Search directory for housing, food, financial help, legal support, and counselling near you. Run by Infoxchange; used by frontline workers.
Free
Not-for-profit
Ask Izzy
Search directory for housing, food, financial help, legal support, and counselling near you. Run by Infoxchange; used by frontline workers.
Free
Not-for-profit
Better Renting
National advocacy body for renters, with links to your state's tenant advice service. Rights, bonds, ending a tenancy, disputes with landlords.
Free
Not-for-profit
Better Renting
National advocacy body for renters, with links to your state's tenant advice service. Rights, bonds, ending a tenancy, disputes with landlords.
Free
Not-for-profit
Tenant advice (by state)
Free tenancy advice for renters - bond disputes, ending a lease, repairs, unfair rent increases. This page routes you to the right service for your state.
Free
Not-for-profit
Tenant advice (by state)
Free tenancy advice for renters - bond disputes, ending a lease, repairs, unfair rent increases. This page routes you to the right service for your state.
Free
Not-for-profit
When you need help immediately
Some situations demand immediate attention. These services are built for that moment.