Leaving Violence Program

The Leaving Violence Program is a government-funded initiative designed to support people leaving violent intimate partner relationships.

Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) supports community members to access this program through our Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team. Two Leaving Violence Program case workers are available to assist clients with information, eligibility and completing their applications.

To find out more about the program and how to apply, visit our Leaving Violence Program page.

Need support to take the next step?

The Leaving Violence Program can provide financial and practical support to help people leave a partner who uses violence.

DAHS acts as a referral and support pathway for the program. Our case workers assist eligible clients with their applications and help connect them with the support they may need during this transition.

About the Leaving Violence Program

The program supports eligible victim-survivors leaving violent intimate partner relationships.

Eligible participants may receive up to $5,000 in support, including $1,500 in cash (or equivalent), with the remaining funds available for goods and services. Participants may also receive support such as safety planning, risk assessment and referrals to essential services for up to 12 weeks.

Support may assist with:

  • Short-term accommodation

  • Relocation and transport

  • Clothes, food and medicines

  • Furniture and white goods

Eligibility

Support is available to victim-survivors of any gender, sexuality or visa status.

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a victim-survivor of intimate partner violence and have left, or be planning to leave, a violent relationship

  • Be 18 years of age or older

  • Live in Australia as an Australian citizen, permanent resident or temporary visa holder

  • Be experiencing financial hardship

  • Have experienced a change in living arrangements within the past 12 weeks, or be planning a change due to intimate partner violence

Important information

The Leaving Violence Program is not a crisis support service.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 000.

To learn more about the program, visit the official Leaving Violence Program website.

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