Services

Emergency Relief

Providing immediate financial and material support to individuals and families living in Gippsland who are experiencing crisis, helping them meet essential needs and stabilise during difficult times.

Overview

Emergency Relief supports individuals and families in Gippsland experiencing financial crisis. The service provides immediate assistance such as food, help with bills and essential items, while also connecting people to longer-term supports to improve stability and wellbeing.

Who is it for?
Families
Caregivers
Gippsland region
For people living in: 
VIC
Delivery mode
In-person, online, phone
Emergency relief is open to community
Anyone can reach out for support

Who is this program for

People living in Gippsland who need emergency support

About the program

When people face sudden financial hardship, meeting basic needs can quickly become overwhelming.

Emergency Relief provides immediate, practical support to individuals and families in Gippsland experiencing crisis. This can include help with food, bills, transport, essential items and short-term accommodation. The service is designed to respond quickly and flexibly, using a mix of face-to-face, phone, online and outreach support to reach people where they are.

Alongside immediate assistance, the program helps connect people to longer-term supports, strengthening their ability to recover, meet ongoing needs and build greater stability over time.

This program includes

Immediate financial and material assistance for people in crisis
Support with essentials such as food, bills, transport and household items
Flexible delivery through face-to-face, phone, online and outreach support
Connection to longer-term services to support stability and wellbeing

Location/s

Gippsland region, Victoria

How to access this service

Emergency Relief is available to people in Gippsland who need emergency support. We take referrals from individuals, and from professionals.

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