OR women needing to escape domestic violence situations, the financial hardships they may face can be a barrier between them and a safe home.
The Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) offered a way to help break down this barrier.
Initially introduced by the Morrison government back in 2021 as a part of a two-year trial, the EVP program allows women escaping domestic violence situations to access a financial assistance package of up to $5000 dollars to assist them.
Generally, the package consists of $1500 in cash with the remaining funds provided in goods . . .
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