Emergency relief and financial support services for families
24 Mar 2025
Emergency relief can assist families in a cost-of-living crisis and other adverse conditions such as income loss. It can include food, money, housing, healthcare and other support services.Emergency relief can assist families in a cost-of-living crisis and other adverse conditions such as income loss. It can include food, money, housing, healthcare and other support services.
Real life example
Mrs Nawabi, 34, visits her GP because she’s feeling anxious since she lost her job the previous week. She’s a single mother with three young children.
In cases like this, the children’s health and wellbeing may be supported through emergency relief. This support will also help to manage Mrs Nawabi’s anxiety by reducing her stressors.
Where to get help
Low cost meals providers
Find providers offering affordable food options in your area.
Emergency relief provider
DSS portal – service provider– After selecting the state and local government area, choose Financial crisis and material aid – Emergency relief in the programm field.
Ask Izzy directory – A mobile-friendly tool to find nearby support services.
Centrelink assistance
NSW Government support
No interest loans
Good Shepherd No Interest Loans
Find a local No Interest Loan provider
Visit the Stronger Seed, Taller Tree page to learn what the initiative is about.