Hire of equipment (where own equipment cannot be accessed) or linkage with the State-wide Equipment Program where appropriate Sign/Auslan interpreting in cases where the DHHS Interpreter service is not available through the credit line Transport costs related to disability Short-term funds can be provided for up to 12 weeks to a maximum of $9,000 per person. Requests for funds over $9,000 will be managed on a case by case basis. Flexible Support Packages Individuals who require disability supports not offered through the initiative can receive assistance via Flexible Support Packages. Flexible Support Packages are available to people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence. They deliver a personalised and holistic response to victims/survivors experiencing family violence by assisting them to access support, move out of crisis, stabilise and improve their safety, well-being and independence. Packages can only be distributed to victims/survivors who already have a case management plan. One flexible support package will be available per case managed support period for victims/survivors per presentation. This does not preclude victims/survivors from receiving a subsequent package for future presentations, provided a new case management plan is in place. Flexible Support Packages are available through multiple regional service providers and four state wide providers. How to apply for disability and family violence crisis response DURING BUSINESS HOURS Family Violence Workers contact the East Division of the Department of Human Services (DHHS) to discuss applications to the Crisis Response Initiative: East Division Disability and Family Violence Liaison Officer (03) 9843 6304 or 0437 741 920 24 HOUR RESPONSE Family Violence Workers contact Safe Steps Family Violence Services to discuss applications to the Disability & Family Violence Initiative: Safe Steps Family Violence Services (03) 9322 3555 or Toll Free 1800 015 188 (country callers) Safe Steps is a 24hr, 7 day per week service provider. They provide telephone crisis counselling, referral, information and support and are the central contact point for women’s refuges in . Safe Steps will be able to provide an initial response and decision about immediate support requirements. On the next business day the Safe Steps will make contact with the Disability and Family Violence Liaison Officer (DFVLO), East Division of DHHS to discuss applications to the Crisis Response Initiative.
Hire of equipment (where own equipment cannot be accessed) or linkage with the State-wide Equipment Program where appropriate Sign/Auslan interpreting in cases where the DHHS Interpreter service is not available through the credit line Transport costs related to disability Short-term funds can be provided for up to 12 weeks to a maximum of $9,000 per person. Requests for funds over $9,000 will be managed on a case by case basis. Flexible Support Packages Individuals who require disability supports not offered through the initiative can receive assistance via Flexible Support Packages. Flexible Support Packages are available to people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence. They deliver a personalised and holistic response to victims/survivors experiencing family violence by assisting them to access support, move out of crisis, stabilise and improve their safety, well-being and independence. Packages can only be distributed to victims/survivors who already have a case management plan. One flexible support package will be available per case managed support period for victims/survivors per presentation. This does not preclude victims/survivors from receiving a subsequent package for future presentations, provided a new case management plan is in place. Flexible Support Packages are available through multiple regional service providers and four state wide providers. How to apply for disability and family violence crisis response DURING BUSINESS HOURS Family Violence Workers contact the East Division of the Department of Human Services (DHHS) to discuss applications to the Crisis Response Initiative: East Division Disability and Family Violence Liaison Officer (03) 9843 6304 or 0437 741 920 24 HOUR RESPONSE Family Violence Workers contact Safe Steps Family Violence Services to discuss applications to the Disability & Family Violence Initiative: Safe Steps Family Violence Services (03) 9322 3555 or Toll Free 1800 015 188 (country callers) Safe Steps is a 24hr, 7 day per week service provider. They provide telephone crisis counselling, referral, information and support and are the central contact point for women’s refuges in . Safe Steps will be able to provide an initial response and decision about immediate support requirements. On the next business day the Safe Steps will make contact with the Disability and Family Violence Liaison Officer (DFVLO), East Division of DHHS to discuss applications to the Crisis Response Initiative.
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