Call the police if you are in immediate danger
If you are in immediate danger, call 000 right away. If you or someone you know is facing, or at risk of facing, domestic, family, or sexual violence, contact 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732, chat online at 1800RESPECT.org.au, or text 0458 737 732. For crisis support and suicide intervention, please reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14.
Escaping Violence Payment Program (EVP)
What is the Escaping Violence Payment Program?
Are you or someone you know trying to leave, or have recently left, a situation involving intimate partner violence? The Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) Program provides financial support to help you move forward and establish a safe, violence-free home.
You may be eligible for the payment if you meet all of the following criteria:
- You are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a protected Special Category Visa living in Australia.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are experiencing financial stress and have not received the EVP in the past 12 months.
- You are planning to change, or have changed, your living arrangements within the past 12 weeks due to intimate partner violence.
All these conditions must be fulfilled to qualify for the payment.
Such violence may take various forms, including:
- Physical, verbal, or sexual abuse
- Emotional, spiritual, or psychological abuse
- Economic abuse
- Behaviors that are threatening, coercive, or aimed at controlling or dominating the other person.
If you are planning to leave a violent partner or have recently left and are facing financial challenges in creating a safe life, you may be eligible for:
- Up to $1,500 in financial assistance, including vouchers for essential items
- Goods and services, such as removalists, rental bonds, or essentials for setting up a new home
- Comprehensive support, including casework assistance from the EVP provider.
For more information about the Escaping Violence Program (EVP) and how to access it, visit the Escaping Violence Program website or call 1800 EVP EVP (1800 387 387).
Domestic Violence Hotlines
1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
This is a 24/7 national counseling hotline for Australians who have experienced or are at risk of family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Additionally, individuals can connect with local support services and explore resources through Daisy, a free app developed by 1800RESPECT that prioritizes user privacy.
Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491
This service from No to Violence provides support, information, and counseling for men who use family violence, helping them address and change their behavior.
MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978
Provides support for men and boys facing family and relationship challenges. This 24/7 telephone and online service offers assistance and information specifically for Australian men.
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Anyone in Australia experiencing a personal crisis or having thoughts of suicide can call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 during the evening hours (6 PM to midnight AEDT).
A trained professional will connect you with a crisis service in your state or territory.
Kids Help Line – 1800 55 1800
A free, confidential, and private 24/7 counseling service available across Australia, specifically designed for children and young people aged 5 to 25.
Elder Abuse Help Line – 1300 651 192
Provides free information and support services for individuals experiencing or witnessing the abuse of an older person. Operating hours may vary.
Financial Counselling Australia – 1800 007 007
Get free resources and advice from a confidential financial counsellor. Call 1800 007 007 to connect with someone in your state.
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
Provides information and support to help people across Australia achieve optimal mental health, regardless of their age or location.
13 Yarn – 13 92 76
Australia’s first national crisis support line dedicated to supporting Indigenous communities who are feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope.
It provides a confidential, one-on-one yarning experience with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
Hannah’s House Young Women’s Shelter
Hannah’s House provides crisis accommodation and mobile support to young women of Ipswich, QLD who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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