CIFS is an Australian support and information network based in Sydney NSW since 1996, and Brisbane Queensland since 2007. CIFS was formed by parents and family members of loved ones caught up in abusive groups.

The network has grown to include families, friends, former members and concerned individuals working together towards a common goal, to provide support and develop awareness for those affected by high demand groups or cultic relationships.

As a group, CIFS has been able to support people in cities and rural areas all over Australia by phone, email and finding local contacts.

CIFS aims and objectives are:

  • To offer support and friendship to persons concerned about family members or friends in cults, abusive groups or relationships and in particular to put them in touch with persons having similar concerns.

  • To provide ongoing contact and to meet together at regular intervals for the purpose of supporting one another both prayerfully and physically.

  • To lobby members of parliament and other appropriate people when felt necessary.

  • To support each other by way of peaceful protests against cults.

  • To aim at informing the public and in particular the youth of Australia through schools, of the dangers of becoming involved in cults.

Speakers are available upon request.