Find somewhere new to live

If you decide that you need to find a new place to live there are a number of
options including moving in with friends or family or, if you can afford it, finding
a private rental property.

You may also be able to apply to the Department of Housing (DoH) for accommodation. Anybody escaping domestic violence may apply for housing
assistance from the DoH. In general, to be eligible for most forms of public housing, you will need to be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia and live in NSW. You must also be within the Department’s income and asset limits and be able to successfully sustain a tenancy either independently or with appropriate support.

Escaping from same sex domestic violence is recognised as sufficient criteria
to apply for emergency housing through the DoH. Apart from emergency
accommodation the DoH has a number of other programs, including priority
housing and RentStart that, subject to certain criteria, you may be eligible to
apply for.

For more information about any of the types of service or whether you are
eligible to apply contact the nearest office of the DoH. Look in the white pages
under H for your local office or look at www.housing.nsw.gov.au.