Funding

Family Violence Flexible Support Packages (FSP) are distributed across the Mallee region by Mallee Sexual Assault unit Mallee Domestic Violence Service.
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Flexible Support Packages (FSP) aim to deliver personalised and holistic responses to assist adult and child victim survivors experiencing family violence to transition from crisis, and establish long-term sustainable arrangements to improve their safety, wellbeing and independence in recovery from family violence.
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Individualised packages provide flexible brokerage to victim survivors to purchase a range of tailored and practical supports based on their case management/support plan. This may include counselling, wellbeing, education, employment, financial counselling, transport, housing stability, financial security, and other practical or material needs.

PSI responses are funded through family violence Flexible Support Packages (FSP). A consult with the PSI coordinator must occur if FSP funding is being sought for any home security measures (other than immediate measures to secure the home, such as lock changes and repairs to broken windows/doors).

If you are Case Manager supporting a victim survivor of family violence who is requiring safety and security upgrades, please call and consult with:
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Personal Safety Initiative Coordinator Mallee
Phone: 5025 5400
Mobile: 0437 647 340
Email: psi@msau-mdvs.org.au

Consultation with the PSI Coordinator is required to determine eligibility, and process.  Any FSP Application requiring safety and security upgrades will not be considered without having consulted with the PSI Coordinator

Safer in the Home
The Safer in the Home Program provides support for women and children experiencing family violence to stay in their housing, when it is safe to do so. Limited brokerage can be used to increase the security of properties.  Safer in the Home programs are available through the Salvation Army.

Victims Assistance Program
The Victims Assistance Program provides brokerage for victims of crime, including victims of family violence. Brokerage is generally used for clients of the service, with a focus on recovery from the crime, but the service will consider partnering with other organisations in relation to brokerage costs. – Anglicare Vic  Mildura

Disability Family Violence Crisis Response Initiative
Safe Steps facilitate the Disability Family Violence Crisis Response Initiative. This initiative supports victim survivors of family violence living with a disability, or who have disability needs, including temporary conditions and conditions due to family violence. Carers and parents of a child with a disability can also access support. view more

Professionals can contact Safe Steps Specialist Family Violence Disability Liaison Officers via disability@safesteps.org.au to access brokerage assistance for their clients, as well as secondary consultation and information regarding the initiative.

Escaping Violence Program (EVP)
The Escaping Violence payment (EVP) Program is available for people 18+ who have recently experienced family violence, have change living situations and are experiencing financial stress. Assistance can include up to $5000 in financial assistance such as vouchers for essential items; goods and services such as removalists, bonds or basics for a new home and wrap-around support including casework from the EVP provider.

Homeless Children’s Brokerage
The Statewide Childrens Resources Program has brokerage available to support children (0-18) who have experienced homelessness and family violence. It can be used in to engage and maintain education, reduce social isolation or providing social and emotional growth opportunities. To apply in the Mallee region call 0407 839 708.