Show Notes:

Please note: This is general advice only.

Links below as discussed in this episode. 

NSW Domestic Violence Helpline 1800 65 64 63

ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)  6280 0900

SA Domestic Violence Crisis Line 1800 800 098

QLD DV Connect -1800 811 811

TAS Safe at Home Family Violence Response and Referral Line 1800 633 937

VIC Safe Steps  1800 015 188

WA Domestic Violence Helpline 1800 007 339 

NT Darwin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Shelter 8945 2284 

Legal services (Australia-wide) Family Violence Law Help 

Discussion topics 

• Pet Relocation during domestic violence
• Centerlink and how it can help you.
• Shelter, Food, and Safety during relocating from domestic violence
• Mental health assistance after surviving domestic violence
• Mental health care plans 20 session and how to obtain one
• Psychologists for Domestic Violence Survivors 
• How to deal with police during a dv incident?
• How to report DV or Family Violence to the police
• Family violence and the police
• Why reporting domestic violence to the police is important 
• Who is a Domestic Violence liaison officer and why they are important? 
• How to apply for a Domestic Violence Order or Protection Order
• What is the difference between a temporary protection order and a protection order
• Domestic Violence Order process
• PPN Police protection notice
• What is a magistrate and what they do with your application.
• Courts and safe rooms
• What to expect when you arrive at court after you've applied to the court and how you are supported. 
• Duty Lawyers and Counsellors at the court

Link to apply for an order https://www.courts.qld.gov.au/going-to-court/domestic-violence/domestic-violence-orders/applying-for-a-domestic-violence-order

Why it is important to be specific when reporting domestic violence or applying for a domestic violence order?

Victims assist link http://www.victimsofcrimeaustralia.com.au/?gclid=CjwKCAiA4o79BRBvEiwAjteoYEAeGHTmKG00cWJRjQkNTro1ouehUOiSOX0sIAhE0Udb9b3jOgEjbxoCC6YQAvD_BwE

Online form link for a Protection Order https://www.qld.gov.au/law/crime-and-police/abuse-family-matters-and-protection-orders/apply-for-a-protection-order#start-application

PDF version for applying for a protection order https://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/162168/dva-f-1.pdf