Migrant and Refugee Women to Receive Support Through Payment Pilot

Recently the Federal Government of Australia has announced the Federal Budget for 2021 – 2022. Recognizing that the epidemic continues to pose a threat to lives and livelihoods, this budget places a renewed emphasis on migration programs, job creation and investment.

The Federal Budget 2021-22 includes several spending announcements that range from preventing violence, delivering frontline and response services, providing support for migrant and Refugee Women leaving a violent relationship, expanding responses through the justice system and improving data collection and monitoring.

Australian Government’s policy response represents the social and cultural diversity of Australian Women, ensuring that all women have equal access to resources and protections. Additionally, included in the women’s budget statement 2021-2022 Federal government announces $10 million boost for temporary migrants and refugee women experiencing family violence. Find out more about this new update below!

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Supporting Migrant and Refugee Women

Family violence services have long called for more resources to support temporary migrants who are particularly vulnerable, particularly migrant and refugee women, to abuse due to their inability to access government welfare payments.

Many Temporary Visa Holders also face increased barriers to leaving abusive situations due to social isolation, limited English language skills, and fears they could be kicked out of Australia without sponsorship.

The government has recognized and respects diverse lived experiences and is working to provide targeted support for migrant and refugee women through the 2021-22 Budget.

The federal government has announced a $10 million funding boost to support temporary visa holders trying to flee domestic and family violence.

The majority of the money will go to a 12-month Red Cross pilot program that will provide temporary visa holders experiencing violence up to $3,000 to help with costs including housing, food, and medical care. It can also be used for referrals and short-term casework assistance in some situations. The additional $3.5 million will go to nine regional and women’s law centers to help migrant and refugee women get access to migration and legal advice.

When Will this Pilot Program for Migrant and Refugee Women Take Effect?

The Temporary Visa Holders Payment Pilot will be provided with $10.3 million from 30 June 2022 to 2023 to be administered by the Australian Red Cross.

Don’t Worry, We Are Here To Help You!

Not sure how this pilot program for migrant and refugee women might affect you? We are here to help. We understand that applying for a visa to Australia is certainly very complicated. It is even more challenging during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our visa specialists at ONEderland Consulting will help you assess your visa options. We have a 98% success rate and one of the most highly recommended migration agents in Australia. Read our 4.9* score customer reviews.

We are complex visa specialists. As registered Australian migration agents with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA), we are regulated in our professional practice and bound by the profession’s Code of Conduct issued by the Migration Agents Registration Authority.

Take the first step and get in touch with us. Our team members are professional, honest and speak various languages such as Mandarin/ Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia, Arabic, Japanese, Polish, German and Russian. Contact us through email at [email protected] or via phone at 1300 827 159. Alternatively, you may book your consultation online, and it is 100% refundable if you become our client.