Education

Post-Separation Abuse 101.

A clear, plain-language guide to the patterns survivors describe after leaving — and where to find help in Australia.

An overview of how abuse can continue, escalate or change shape after a survivor leaves the relationship.

Misuse of courts, legal processes and litigation as tools of control.

How institutions — police, courts, child protection — can be used as proxies of harm.

Patterns of control that persist or evolve once the survivor has physically left.

Litigation costs, debt, sabotage of employment, and economic restriction post-separation.

Using contact, custody and parenting arrangements as tools of ongoing harm.

How false reports to police and child protection are weaponised against survivors.

Tracking, monitoring, impersonation and online harassment after separation.

Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender — a common pattern in post-separation abuse.

Practical guidance on keeping records, evidence and timelines without compromising your safety.

Crisis lines, family violence services, and women's legal services.

Where to get help

You don't have to navigate this alone.

Emergency

000

If you are in immediate danger.

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

National sexual assault, family & domestic violence counselling.

DVConnect (QLD)

1800 811 811

24/7 family violence support.

Safe Steps (VIC)

1800 015 188

24/7 family violence response.

Women's Legal Services

wlsa.org.au

State-based women's legal services.

eSafety Commissioner

esafety.gov.au

Technology-facilitated abuse support.

This page is for information and advocacy only. It is not legal advice. Please seek qualified legal and crisis support for your individual situation.