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 much Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence you can get
You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or circumstance.
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.
Advice of death form (SA116)
Use these forms to advise us of the death of an adult or child. We’ll use these details to update records with Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.
How much Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances you can get
You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or extreme circumstance.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Privacy using social work services
We respect your right to privacy.
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.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Help from other places for family and domestic violence
There are other organisations to help you with counselling, support and advice.