Information on resources for financial assistance

 

The Australian Government, alongside a number of service providers, is providing a range of measures to support people who have been financially impacted as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Below is a comprehensive list of resources and services offering financial aid for eligible recipients.

 

Economic Support Payment for Centrelink Recipients

• If you receive a Centrelink payment and were living in Australia on March 12, you may automatically receive two $750 one-off Economic Support Payments.
• The first payments will start on March 31, and most people will receive it by April 17. The second payment will start on July 13.
• If you are a Cashless Debit Card or Income Management participant, the payment will be quarantined to your card.
• To receive this payment, ensure that Centrelink has your correct details on the myGov website or by calling the following Centrelink at 132 307
• More Information and Eligibility Criteria: https://bit.ly/2UUoj51

 

Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) - Temporary Financial Hardship

• ACCS will provide short-term support to families who are experiencing significant financial stress due to exceptional circumstances beyond their control.
• You may be eligible if you have lost your job and source of income, are caring for a seriously ill family member or have recently lost a family member.
• You can receive up to 13 weeks of subsidies towards your childcare fees, for up to 100 hours of care per week. In most cases, these subsidies will cover the full fees charged by your childcare centre.
• More Information and Eligibility Criteria: https://bit.ly/3bJSnan

 

Early Access to Superannuation

• The Government is allowing eligible individuals affected by the coronavirus health event to access up to $10,000 of their superannuation in 2019-20 and a further $10,000 in 2020-21.
• Applications for early release of superannuation will be accepted through myGov from April 20.
• More Information and Eligibility Criteria: https://bit.ly/3dGqPEF

 

Take-Away Meals for People Experiencing Homelessness

• Exodus Foundation’s iconic free restaurant Loaves and Fishes has closed to the public but will continue to provide people who are homeless with take-away meals.
• These will be packed up with a piece of fruit and a drink.
• More Information: https://bit.ly/2UBanhv or call (02) 8752 4600

 

Toilet Paper Delivery for the Elderly

• Woolworths is delivering toilet paper to the elderly in NSW through Meals on Wheels.
• Woolworths supermarkets have also announced temporary shopping hours exclusive to seniors and people with disability to ensure they have access to essential groceries. They run from 7-8 am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
• More Information: https://bit.ly/2UyBLwA  

 

Food and Financial Aid through Anglicare Parramatta

• Anglicare Parramatta are carrying out food and financial aid assessments over the phone.
• More Information: Call (02) 8624 8600 and when prompted, type your postcode on the keypad to be directed to your nearest branch for further details.

 

Financial Aid through Mission Australia Early Intervention and Tenancy Support Service (EITSS)

• Mission Australia EITSS are carrying out financial aid assessments over the phone.
• More Information: Call (02) 8784 5400

 

Financial Support and Information through Moneycare – The Salvation Army Australia

• Moneycare are offering support for financial concerns, related to accessing and understanding the stimulus package, for Hume customers over the phone.
• More Information: Sydney/Metro customers can access this service by calling: (02) 9633 5011 and Hunter/Regional customers can access this service by calling: (02) 4088 5820