Domestic and Family Violence Support team to provide support to temporary visa holders experiencing DFV in Australia.

The Domestic and Family Violence Support team’s primary focus is to support clients experiencing DFV so that they do not feel compelled to remain in such situations due to concerns regarding their visa status. Part of the work of the team will also be to inform future policy responses for temporary visa holders experiencing DFV.

Service providers (including legal, specialist migration and community organisations) can advise DFV Support team about visa issues impacting their clients and community members, so the Section can assist them as appropriate.

The Australian Red Cross can provide financial support for people on temporary visas up to $3000 to help them cover expenses such as food, accommodation, utilities and other essentials as well as access to legal assistance and migration support from nine Community and Women’s Legal Centres.

This information is available at https://www.redcross.org.au/get-help/help-for-migrants-in-transition/family-and-domestic-violence-financial-assistance