Escaping violence payment

The Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) trial is no longer accepting new applications.

From 1 July 2025, the new Leaving Violence Program will support people experiencing intimate partner violence with financial assistance and support services.

If you need support

You can apply to the Leaving Violence Program from 1 July 2025

Click here to apply

or call the phone line 1800 2 LEAVE (1800 253 283)

Already applied?

If you applied to the EVP trial before 1 July 2025, you can contact the EVP team regarding your application

Call 1800 EVP EVP

or find out more about EVP here. We will continue to support you, and you do not need to apply to the Leaving Violence Program.

Please note this is not a crisis service.

If you are in a situation of danger now, please call 000.

If you are experiencing family violence and need immediate support or advice, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit the Get Support Now page on our website.

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