Brokerage and emergency crisis payment arrangements

People impacted by domestic and family violence (DFV) may require financial or material supports to be well-supported and safe.

On this page you will find links to resources that may help you to support people impacted by DFV.

Queensland funding

Brokerage through funded shelters and DFV services

Some women’s shelters and other DFV services receive brokerage funding from the Queensland Government to support people experiencing DFV.

The use of these funds will vary but may include assistance to:

• maintain accommodation
• access accommodation (including temporary accommodation)
• upgrade home security.

To discuss potential support options with a DFV service, contact a local DFV support service.

Emergency Relief Program

The Queensland Government funds an Emergency Relief Program that provides financial and/or material support to Queenslanders in financial crisis.

The program provides support such as food vouchers, food parcels and third-party payments for vulnerable Queenslanders, and aims to prevent future financial crisis by referring people to appropriate financial and social support services.

Contact your nearest funded Emergency Relief provider.

Financial assistance for victims of violent crime including DFV

Victim Assist Queensland provides financial assistance to eligible victims of violent crime—including DFV—that happened in Queensland to help them recover.

Learn more about financial assistance for victims.

Commonwealth funding

Keeping Women Safe in Their Homes

The Australian Government funds the Keeping Women Safe in Their Homes (KWSITH) initiative as part of a coordinated cross-government response to enhance home security and personal safety for women and children impacted by DFV.

The Queensland KWSITH initiative is delivered through the relevant Queensland organisations and can assist with providing:

• personal duress alarms with 24/7 monitoring through an external security service
• CCTV home security cameras and alarms
• dashboard security cameras
• victim-focused smartphone technology applications
• electronic sweeps, scans and debugging of victim-survivor’s homes and motor vehicles for surveillance technology
• security screens and locks.

Leaving Violence Program

The Australian Government funds the Leaving Violence Program (LVP) to support eligible victim-survivors leaving violent intimate partner relationships by providing:

• financial support up to $5,000
• safety planning
• risk assessments
• referrals to other services for up to 12 weeks.