Season 4 - Episode 4: Finding Stability: Strategies for Financial and Housing Issues caused by Family Violence

What constitutes financial abuse? If you have left your home because of family violence, what options do you have if you are at risk of homelessness? What can you do if you’re worried your partner will drain all the money from your shared account? Or stop paying the mortgage? Have you been hurt as a result of a criminal offence?
In this episode we cover a range of scenarios, providing information around financial and housing issues caused by family violence.
 
Legal Aid WA
Consumer Credit Legal Service
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
Circle Green
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.
 

Season 4 - Episode 3: Family Violence in First Nations and Multicultural Communities

This episode is dedicated to the particular issues faced by First Nations people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are in situations of family violence.
 
Legal Aid WA
   Women’s Legal Service WA
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.

Season 4 - Episode 2: Safety Planning: Practical Tips for Keeping Safe

From abusive situations where family violence hasn’t yet fully escalated, to situations where a person has to suddenly leave their home due to family violence, we cover safety planning with practical tips, helpful hints on accessing support organisations, information on Family Violence Restraining Orders, and how family law can assist in keeping parents and children safe.
 
Legal Aid WA
Consumer Credit Legal Service
Ovis
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.
 

Season 4 - Episode 1: Violence, Abuse, Control: Understanding Family Violence

In this episode we discuss family violence – what it is, the various forms it can take (including an explainer on coercive control), and how the law addresses family violence. We also explore some of the main legal issues being faced by people experiencing family violence.
 
Legal Aid WA
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
   Sussex Street Community Law Services
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.