Understanding Financial Abuse & Financial Exit Planning

Financial Abuse is a common yet often hidden form of control that can leave lasting impacts on victim-survivors and their families.

This webinar, presented by WLSQ's Financial Abuse Prevention Unit, will explore what financial abuse looks like, how it presents, and the long term effects it has. The session will also highlight practical pathways to safety, including financial exit planning and available support options.

Topics include:

• Understanding financial and economic abuse

• Financial exit planning

• Role of Financial Counsellors in supporting safety and financial independence

• Financial assistance and relief options

Who should attend: 

This session is tailored for service providers across a range of sectors, including social services, healthcare, and community support. It’s suitable for practitioners, support workers, coordinators, and anyone working directly with individuals who are affected by or experiencing domestic and family violence.

WLSQ is a specialist community legal centre providing free legal and related services to Queensland women. For more information about WLSQ please visit www.wlsq.org.au.

If you have any questions, please contact cle@wlsq.org.au