This is not a crisis service. For crisis support contact 000
Escaping Violence Payment
Cairns-based trial
(Cairns Region including Atherton Tablelands, Cassowary Coast, Cape York & Torres Strait Islands)
The Escaping Violence Payment offers support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) to have access to financial support and goods / services for their immediate needs to live safely.
Support includes:
- Financial assistance up to $1,500 in cash or vouchers
- Up to $3,500 in goods and services
(Eg. removalists, bond, items for a new home) - Confidential support and referrals up to 12 weeks.
Am I eligible?
✔ You are over the age of 18, living in Australia.
✔ You are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of a protected special category visa.
✔ You have changed your living arrangements within the last 12 weeks, or have a safe plan to leave, due to intimate partner violence.
✔ You are experiencing financial stress.
✔ You have not accessed an EVP in the past 12 months.
Download our Escaping Violence Payment infosheet HERE.
Intimate Partner Violence can be:
FOR INDIVIDUAL ONLY
To start Individual application:
Click on the application link below.
There is no need for you to follow up on your application. The RAATSICC EVP team will contact you within 2 working days to confirm your details and the information you submitted is correct.
If you have any questions please contact
the EVP team on 1300 605 092.
FOR DFV SUPPORT SERVICES ONLY
To start a support service application:
A support service application form has been developed to help with quicker access to EVP for individuals who are already working with a support service.
The worker submits this application (with client consent) and will be contacted by the EVP Team to progress the application.
If you have any questions please contact
the EVP team on 1300 605 092.
IMPORTANT
The EVP program is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, please call 000. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, chat online via 1800RESPECT.org.au or text 0458 737 732. For crisis support and suicide intervention please call Lifeline 13 11 14. Additional help and support options can be found in our Support and help beyond the EVP program page.
1800 RESPECT
LIFELINE 13 11 14
DV Connect 1800 811 811
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