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Financial abuse

Financial abuse, also known as economic abuse, is a form of domestic and family violence.

What are the signs of financial abuse?

  • money decisions being made without your consent
  • unwanted debts or loans forced upon you
  • using banking transactions to intimidate, threaten or manipulate.

The 1800RESPECT Financial Abuse Support Toolkit

The 1800RESPECT Financial Abuse Support Toolkit

The 1800RESPECT website includes a Financial Abuse Toolkit. It explains:

  • what financial abuse is and what it feels like
  • the steps you can take when you are ready to reach out for help. 

Other options for support

It can be hard to know what steps you can take if you have experienced financial abuse. There are organisations you can turn to if you need help. You can start by visiting the 1800RESPECT Service Directory and searching our national database for services. 

  • You can also contact your bank directly. All major banks and most smaller banks have services available that can help you. You can learn more here.
  • The CommBank Next Chapter program offers free and confidential support and referrals no matter who you bank with.
  • The Compass website has dedicated information and resources for older people experiencing financial abuse.