The EVP program is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, please call For crisis support and suicide intervention please call Lifeline 13 11 Additional help and support options can be found in our Support and help beyond the EVP program page.
Are you, or someone you know, trying to leave or have left intimate partner violence? An intimate partner is someone you have been in a romantic relationship with such as husband, wife, partner, boyfriend, or girlfriend.
If you do not meet these eligibility criteria, you can find further help and support listed here through a range of nationally available agencies and organisations. The payment will be customised for you, based on your personal needs. You do not need to be connected to Uniting to access the payment but if you are already working with a family violence support service, talk to them about what to do next.
You can apply directly yourself. Or if you have a support worker, they can assist you with your application. If you are an agency who is assisting or referring a client to the EVP program, please review the Referring agency fact sheet.
EVP program is not a crisis intervention service. If you are in danger now call There are EVP teams in every state and territory available to help you. The Escaping Violence Payment Program offers financial assistance and confidential support for people who have recently left a violent intimate partner.
