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Assistance Beyond Crisis
Have you been impacted and left a domestic or family violence situation?
The Assistance Beyond Crisis (ABC) loan program offers no interest loans for people who have experienced and left a domestic or family violence situation. To be eligible for the program you must live or work in the ACT or surrounding NSW region (within 100km radius). The loans provide immediate financial assistance where no other options are available, and can include finance for:
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Legal costs
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Household goods/white goods
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Vehicle related costs
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Childcare/education costs
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Housing related costs
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Medical/dental expenses
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Electrical/electronic items
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the program, you must:
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Have experienced and left a domestic or family violence situation
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Live or work in the ACT or surrounding NSW region
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If you do not live or work in the ACT or surrounding NSW region then find your nearest NILS provider via Good Shepherd NILS
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Have a moderate income (approximately $50,000 - $100,000 per annum)
How much can you borrow?
You can apply to borrow up to $5,000, with a maximum loan term of 3 years. However this will be determined on your capacity to repay the loan. If the item(s) you wish to purchase or the service(s) you require cost more than $5,000 you are required to contribute your own funds to make up the difference.
Application process
A referral form* must be completed and submitted prior to making an appointment.
Referral forms can be obtained from Community Service Organisations who provide support for people impacted by domestic violence (DV) clients such as, but not limited to:
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Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Allied health services or medical professional
Referral forms forms can also be downloaded from this website by clicking here or you can call the Microfinance Caseworker by calling us on (02) 6257 1788 or emailing abc@carefcs.org
*Please note that you can apply for an ABC loan directly, even if you do not have a referral form from one of the aforementioned organisations.
Once we have received your referral form or application, a Microfinance Caseworker will contact you to discuss your application.
About the ABC program
