I NEED to get out of this hell which is my relationship.
I want to go home with my kids. I know he won't fight me moving state but he won't allow me the funds to go home so I'll have to figure that one out myself.
Can Centrelink help with relocating out of DV?
I can't get loans as I've been raising our children for 4 years an still BF our youngest so not able to pick up work (plus that would mean sticking around in this abusive place!)
I need to get out. We need it. I'm sick of being told I deserve all of this and sick of having my kids referred to as 'dirty little sl*ts'!!!
Any advice or referrals would be great!
I'm in NSW wanting to head up to Brisbane area ?
Escaping DV interstate
Escaping DV interstate
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Have you spoken to your family about getting help? Have you spoken to a DV service? Even if they can't get you to Brisbane they can help you get out to a refuge so that you can leave for Brisbane. Call 1800 respect, also call lifeline. Speak to the salvos, anyone!
Do you have access to a car that's reliable? Could you just drive?? Leave while he is at work. And stay with family once you get there. Centrelink can of course help you with funds, how much will depend on them and it's up to you what you do with it.
If you have a family member you can stay with once you get there it makes it much cheaper and more achievable.
HI I am in a similar actually VERY similar situation. Stuck in NSW wanting to get back to QLD. But I think mine may order me back with the kids. Anyway.
Please be careful. My best options are contact your local womens service they will help you. They have contacts and can try and organsie urgent accommodation when you get to Brisbane it maybe shelter till they can get you set up if avail. Or have some suggestions. They will give you a case worker to help you with EVERYTHING. There is a crisis payment you need to contact centrelink to speak about that. It may help with your travel costs. Have you done a safety plan? Leaving can be really dangerous. I know! Well I have heard. Scares the crap out of me! We don't know how far they can go is the biggest worry.
Best of luck. Reach out and take the support. Dont feel guilty, one day we can give back..I know I hate asking but will eventually have too.xx
Surely you can get an advance payment from Centrelink like a little pay day loan?!