Despite popular belief, there are avenues for financial assistance for male victims of family violence:

• Victims of Crime Compensation - Provides financial assistance for counselling, safety, relocation, loss of earning, medical treatment, and emergency expenses
  • Victoria: Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal / Scheme (now transitioning to VOCA)
  • NSW: Victims Services NSW
  • QLD: Victim Assist Queensland
  • WA: Criminal Injuries Compensation
  • SA: Commissioner for Victims’ Rights
  • TAS, NT, ACT have equivalent programs.
• Legal Aid (State Based) - Provides family law advice, representation, family violence support, duty lawyers
• Services Australia - Provides multiple forms of financial assistance, including:
  • Family Tax Benefit (A & B) – Helps with the cost of raising children. Shared-care dads can still qualify.
  • Child Care Subsidy – Your subsidy rate is based on your income and your percentage of care.
  • Rent Assistance – Extra support if you’re renting and receiving eligible payments (like FTB).
  • Medicare Safety Nets – You can register your children on a separated-family safety net and get higher Medicare rebates once you hit the threshold.
  • Energy Supplement & State Concessions – Small but useful discounts off electricity, gas, and water bills.
  • Single Income Family Tax Offset – A tax-time offset for single parents that often gets overlooked.
  • Health Care Card – Cheaper medicines and concessions if you meet the income tests.
  • School & Uniform Support – State programs that help with uniforms, camps, excursions, and essentials.
  • Carer Allowance – If your child has additional needs or is undergoing assessments.
• NDIS – If your child is eligible, supports can cover therapy and other costs.
• Emergency Relief Grants - Organisations such as Salvos, Vinnies, and Uniting typically offer emergency relief funding