Most useful information for domestic violence

1. Family and domestic violence
2. Where to get help

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.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for extreme circumstances family and domestic violence

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.

1. Crisis Payment
2. 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.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for extreme circumstances family and domestic violence

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.

1. Living arrangements
2. Family and domestic violence

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.

1. Top payments
2. Social work services

How to contact social work services

You can speak to a social worker over the phone.

1. Social work services
2. How we help

Social work services if you’re experiencing violence

If you’re experiencing family and domestic violence, we can help you access certain services.

1. Contact us
2. How to get more information from us

Explanations and formal reviews

Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.

Overdrawn bank account

You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.

1. Retirement years
2. Most useful information

International bank account form (AUS178)

Use this form to tell us your bank account details if you can get your Centrelink payment outside Australia.