How much Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence you can get
You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or circumstance.
Who can get a Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence
To get this Crisis Payment you must have experienced family and domestic violence and meet the other eligibility criteria.
What is family and domestic violence
Any behaviour that’s violent, threatening, controlling or intended to make you or your family feel scared and unsafe can be considered family and domestic violence.
How to contact social work services
You can speak to a social worker over the phone.
How much Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances you can get
You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or extreme circumstance.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Social work services for your mental health
We can help you access mental health support services in certain circumstances.
Where to get help for domestic violence
Get help accessing our payments and connecting to local support services like legal and housing support.
How to protect yourself when you claim a Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence
It’s important to consider how to claim safely. This may include changing your details or nominee arrangements.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.