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.
How to claim a Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence
Complete the following steps to claim Crisis Payment for extreme circumstances family and domestic violence.
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.
How to contact social work services
You can speak to a social worker over the phone.
Privacy using social work services
We respect your right to privacy.
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.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
How we can help you with family and domestic violence concerns
We can help you access our payments and connect you to other support services.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.