domestic-violence / local-support
Domestic violence safety planning online
A careful online safety planning guide that prioritises immediate danger, privacy and specialist support.
- domestic-violence
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domestic-violence
If family or domestic violence is involved, privacy and immediate safety come first. Use specialist support and avoid leaving digital traces where possible.
Safety and advice boundary
This is general navigation support only. It is not legal, financial, medical, eligibility, migration or crisis counselling advice. It cannot confirm your eligibility for any service. If someone is in immediate danger in Australia, call 000.
Plain-English answer
If family or domestic violence is involved, privacy and immediate safety come first. Use specialist support and avoid leaving digital traces where possible.
Who this helps
People thinking about support options for themselves or someone else where violence, control, threats or fear may be present.
What to do next
- 1If someone is in immediate danger in Australia, call 000.
- 2Use 1800RESPECT for specialist support and safety planning.
- 3Consider whether the device, browser history or shared accounts are being monitored.
Check before you act
Do not use a shared or monitored device for safety planning if it could increase risk.
Official sources
- 1800RESPECT
National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling and support service.