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Cult Information and Family Support (CIFS)

An Australian information and support network for former members and people concerned about friends or relatives in high-demand groups.

Public-source listingNot provider-approvedReviewed September 12, 2026

What this service offers

CIFS brings together former members, families and concerned individuals. It publishes information, provides contact by email and phone, and describes regular support meetings and an annual online workshop for people who have left cultic groups or relationships. Its website says members do not claim professional authority or a sectarian affiliation. Ask directly about the current programme and who facilitates each activity.

  • Information and support enquiries
  • Support meetings
  • Online recovery workshops
  • Educational resources

Who it may be relevant for

Former membersFamilies & friendsProfessionals

These are the audiences described in the public material. Eligibility and personal fit should be discussed with the service directly.

High-demand groupsCultic relationshipsFamily supportRecovery education

Questions worth asking

  • Which support meetings are currently running?
  • Who facilitates the meeting and what confidentiality rules apply?
  • Are there workshop fees or eligibility restrictions?

What our review establishes

Published scope
Australian information network serving former members and families
Programme details
Meetings and an online annual workshop are described; future dates require confirmation
Review scope
Official public pages reviewed; no clinical quality or facilitator credential assessment

We have not independently verified clinical quality, professional licenses, or suitability. A public-source review is not a recommendation or an endorsement by the service. No payment was received for this listing.

Sources & review

Public sources reviewed September 12, 2026. Details can change.

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