Concerned that your child is not safe with your ex-partner
If you are worried that your child is not safe when they are with your ex-partner or another family member, it is important to look after your child’s safety. Here are some things you can do:
- stop your child from seeing your ex-partner or family member if you think it is not safe
- ask another adult you trust to help when you drop off or pick up your child
- choose a handover place that is not your home address
- only talk about things related to your child when you need to talk to your ex-partner
- send text messages instead of talking in person or on the phone
- use a child contact centre, where staff can watch over your child to make sure they are safe - sometimes you must pay for this
Child contact centres are good for short-term use so your child can see your ex-partner safely. They are not meant to be used all the time. The National Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC) can give you more advice about supervised contact.