This includes violent or threatening behaviour that is
Physically, verbally or sexually abusive
Emotionally, spiritually or psychologically abusive
Economically abusive
Threatening, coercive, or seeks to control or dominate the other person
How does it work?
If you have recently left or are planning to leave a violent intimate partner and you are struggling with finances to live your life in safety, you could be eligible for up to $5,000 financial assistance:
Up to $1500 in cash (or cash equivalent based on your needs and preferences)
Up to $3500 in goods and services such as removalists, bonds or basics for a new home
Time-limited support including case work and assistance to connect you with support services and pathways
The payment will be customised for you, based on your personal needs.
You do not need to be connected to Uniting Communities to access the payment but if you are already working with a family violence support service, talk to them about what to do next.
For more detailed program information, please click here.
Who can access the service?
The payment is available if you are:
an Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of a protected special category visa living in Australia
18 years or over
experiencing financial stress and have not accessed EVP in the last 12 months
planning to change or have changed your living arrangements within the last 12 weeks due to intimate partner violence.
All of the requirements here must be met in order to be eligible.
You must also be:
Experiencing Family and Domestic Violence
Intimate partner violence where the relationship has ended
You are a victim survivor and have experienced violence
within the last 12 weeks
Experiencing changes to living arrangements due to intimate partner violence
You have left the home due to safety reasons OR
You are remaining in the home where the perpetrator is no longer
living in the home ORYou have a have a safe plan in place to move soon (including from a refuge or other temporary accommodation).
Experiencing financial Stress
Currently experiencing financial stress
Unable to meet financial commitments
Unable to maintain financial independence
Transitioning to the Leaving Violence Payment
The Escaping Violence Payment trial will end on 30 June 2025. It will be replaced by a permanent program called the Leaving Violence Program, starting 1 July 2025.
For more information on the Leaving Violence Program here.
If you applied to the EVP trial before 1 July 2025, you can contact the EVP team regarding your application by calling 1800 EVP EVP (1800 387 387) or find out more about EVP here. We will continue to support you, and you do not need to apply to the Leaving Violence Program.
