How the DRLS can help
If you have been affected by domestic or family violence, the Disaster Response Legal Service can support you by:
- listening to your situation and providing confidential legal advice
- helping you understand your options at your own pace
- assisting with related housing, financial or legal issues, and
- linking you with specialist services for ongoing support.
Insurers and banks can provide extra support if you are experiencing domestic and family violence after a disaster.
Insurance
Insurance companies are required to have their own internal guidelines to assist customers experiencing domestic and family violence.
For more information, see the Insurance Council of Australia's guide to helping customers affected by family violence (PDF, 289KB).
Banks and credit providers
Your bank is also required to have guidelines on how to assist customers who are experiencing domestic and family violence.
For more information, see Financial abuse and family and domestic violence (FDV) guidelines on the Australian Banking Association website.
Where can I get more help?
For further information and legal help with domestic and family violence issues, see Domestic Violence Unit on the Legal Aid NSW website.
For other support services, see Domestic, family and sexual violence on the NSW Department of Communities and Justice website.