Women in all walks of life are susceptible to domestic violence
regardless of their financial status or postcode. Domestic violence
can be perpetrated in a variety of ways including physically,
verbally, sexually, emotionally and economically. They can also be
subject to behaviour that is threatening, coercive, or seeks to
control or dominate them.
As of 19 October 2021, under a two year trial the government
will be providing a one off payment of $5,000 to women leaving a
violent relationship. The theory behind the payment is to alleviate
the financial barrier that sometimes stops women leaving violent
relationships and to assist in the cost associated with
establishing a life free of fear.
