Family Violence Policy

The Family Violence Policy outlines our commitment to support customers affected by family violence in a respectful and flexible manner.

Introduction

We acknowledge that Family Violence can and does impact our customers. This policy applies to all small customers, including former customers, who have been, or are still affected by family violence.

How we can assist you

Our staff receive specialist training to ensure they understand the nature and consequences of Family Violence. This training includes the ability to identify and engage appropriately with an affected customer. We will never ask you to provide evidence that you have been impacted by family violence. Just letting us know is all we need.

Keeping you safe

Once we identify you as an affected customer, we will offer flexible support depending on your circumstances. This may include:

Referral to our hardship program (if you are experiencing payment difficulties)
Adding a password and other protections to your account
Referral to a specialist family violence support service
Only communicating with you via your preferred method.

We will add an account alert so that each time you call us, we will be fully aware of your situation and you will not have to discuss your circumstances again. This alert will remain until you ask us to remove it.