Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services

Infosheets

Infosheets are researched and written by experts and provide practical advice on topics frequently requested by women.

They are available to download or you can order hard copies posted free of charge to individuals and Queensland organisations.

Domestic and family violence - planning for safety

This infosheet examines your options if you have experienced violence from a partner, family member or informal carer. It offers suggestions for developing a safety plan to protect you (and your children) as well as information about services that may be able to offer you support.

Download the Domestic and family violence infosheet (PDF, 427 KB) Domestic and family violence infosheet (RTF, 32 KB).

Separating from your partner

This infosheet provides practical information if you are considering leaving your partner. It also lists major services which may be able to help you make decisions if your relationship breaks down.

Download the Separating from your partner infosheet (PDF, 332 KB).

Property settlement - dividing property after separation

This infosheet explains how property is divided after a relationship breaks down. The laws about property settlement can be complicated and have recently changed. They differ depending upon when the relationship ended, so legal advice should always be sought.

Download the Property settlement infosheet (PDF, 323 KB) Property settlement infosheet (RTF, 73 KB).

Sexual violence - surviving and healing

This infosheet provides practical information to help you if you have experienced sexual violence or to support someone you know who was subjected to sexual violence.

Download the Sexual Violence infosheet (PDF, 346 KB) Sexual Violence infosheet (RTF, 28 KB).

Women and counselling services

This infosheet looks at counselling services - types available, what to expect and what your rights are.

Download the Women and counselling services infosheet (PDF, 287 KB) Women and counselling services infosheet (RTF, 110 KB).

Women and eating issues - understanding food and body image

This infosheet examines the struggles, pressures and conflicts many women and girls experience with food and body image.

Download the Women and Eating Issues Infosheet (PDF, 110 KB).