The amount you pay will go up gradually after 12 months, but we’ll chat to you about that closer to the time. Once you have paid your part of the rent, we pay the rest directly to the landlord or real estate agent. How does Start Safely work?įor the first 12 months, you pay 25% of your weekly income plus 100% of any Commonwealth Rent Assistance you may be entitled to get. If you are on a moderate income and are assessed as at serious threat you may also be eligible for Start Safely (Moderate).
can work towards financial independence. are willing to engage with support services (if recommended). 
are homeless or at risk of homelessness. are escaping domestic or family violence. assisting with education and employment options to support financial independence. paying a proportion of the rent for up to three years, and. helping to find a safe and affordable place to rent,. Start Safely supports people who have already left or need to leave an unsafe relationship by: It provides rent support to people who do not have a stable and secure place to live due to domestic or family violence. The NSW Government has a rental assistance program called Start Safely. More information about the Australian Government’s role in women’s safety.Need help finding a safe and affordable place to rent? It is available nationwide, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (1800 737 732 or and offers support and assistance to people who have experienced family violence. If you are experiencing domestic or family violence, or sexual assault, you may wish to contact 1800RESPECT, the National Sexual Assault, Family and Domestic Violence Counselling Service.ġ800RESPECT is a free and confidential interactive online and telephone counselling, information, and referral service. The Safe Places package is one measure under the $340 million Fourth Action Plan of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022. 
The Government announced the package in February 2019, which includes $60 million for the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation program and $18 million to continue the Keeping Women Safe in their Homes initiative. Safe Places is part of the Government’s $78 million funding package to provide safe places for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence. Safe Places projects will provide new or expanded emergency accommodation for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence. On 28 September 2020, the Australian Government announced funding for 40 projects under the $60 million Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program.
Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program (Safe Places)įamily and domestic violence often disrupts housing security and is the leading cause of homelessness for women.
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