Domestic & Family Violence

Fuel voucher - $50

Mother of 6 year old and 30 weeks pregnant is struggling financially after escaping domestic violence with partner

Mother with a 6 year old and 30 weeks pregnant has recently experienced domestic violence with her partner and father of her children. The partner is currently undergoing court procedures and is likely to be sentenced to prison. The mother had been receiving parenting payments from Centrelink but since this was based on her partner's income, she is no longer eligible for these payments and needs to reapply to receive them. During this time, the mother has been traumatised by the experience and has found it very stressful to manage her new financial circumstances. She is seeking financial support to purchase school supplies for her 6 year old who is starting Grade 1, as well as fuel vouchers to attend various appointments.