Lived experience Blog
Welcome to “Lived Experiences”, where we share real stories from single mothers navigating the challenges of the child support scheme. These personal accounts highlight the impact of financial instability and the urgent need for policy reform.
Through these stories, we aim to shed light on the realities faced by many families and inspire collective action towards a fairer scheme. Your voice matters – if you would like to be featured, please send us an email here.
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I separated from my ex for good in early 2018. Over the course of the 11 year relationship, during which we had three children, my ex left us on a couple of occasions for periods…
I am a professional mother of 3 and once lived a privileged, married, double income life, having NO idea what single mothers were put through personally, until 4 years ago. When my emotionally abusive husband…
I became a single mum in 2015. My relationship was abusive, and things got much worse after the separation. He stalked and harassed me, causing trauma for both myself and my children. He only took…
When my five-year relationship with my ex ended, I knew things wouldn’t be easy. What I didn’t anticipate was the lengthy and frustrating battle to secure the child support payments to ensure financial stability for…
I have been battling to receive support for my two sons since their father left when they were 1 and 7 years old and who has not seen them since. My sons are currently owed…
My ex has been a Victorian police member for over 10 years and holds a very senior position, having previously worked in the family violence unit, supposedly helping women and children in need. Given his…