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During this difficult time, it will be important that you are pro-active in applying for the emergency packages the Government have rolled out to date that you may be entitled too.    

Some of the financial assistance available is;

- pay a temporary fortnightly $550 Coronavirus Supplement from 27 April 2020 if you’re getting an eligible payment

- extend eligibility for the first $750 Economic Support Payment to pay it from 31 March 2020 if you’re getting an eligible payment on any day from 12 March to 13 April 2020

- expand eligibility for some payments and make them easier to claim

- make Crisis Payment available if you need to self-isolate, are in severe financial hardship and you can get an income support payment

- pay a second $750 Economic Support Payment from 13 July 2020 if you’re getting an eligible payment or have an eligible concession card on 10 July 2020.

- job seeker payments for details on what you may be entitled to, click here

In addition, the Government will be announcing a rental relief packages.  We will notify you as soon as the details are released.

For information on these assistance packages and how to apply click here.

There are also a number of other agencies that provide emergency support for food vouchers, one off rental payments etc.  For information on these services click here.

We will keep in touch with you on how you are progressing with your applications for assistance and anticipated payments so that we can keep your landlord informed.  Many of our landlords are also experiencing job loss and financial strain.  By continuing to communicate well and work together we hope to keep you in your home.