COVID-19 Support Resources
What do you need?
CENTRELINK ASSISTANCE
Centrelink delivers support services for job seeking and social security payments.
Phone: 13 28 50
If you’re affected by coronavirus, you can register your intention to claim a Centrelink payment.
Factsheet and eligibility requirements for additional financial support for families.
Factsheet and eligibility requirements for individual income support.
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
The following are links to official information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and includes information in multiple languages.
RESOURCES
National Coronavirus Hotline
CONTACT
1800 020 080
1800 675 398
Up to date information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Resources and information translated into multiple languages.
SBS online COVID-19 information hub in 63 languages
Information about the Australian Government support services.
COUNSELLING
Counselling can help you to sort through difficult thoughts and feelings in a safe environment, find strategies to cope with tricky situations and make positive changes in your life.
CONTACT
1800 551 800
1300 364 277
Contact your local GP for a referral to local counselling services.
Any reason, any time counselling for kids aged 5-25.
Counselling for individuals, couples and families.
List of low-cost psychology services.
FOOD OR ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Emergency relief services that can assist with food and care packages
RESOURCES
Various local churches
CONTACT
1800 733 276
1300 371 288
13 18 12
1800 809 722
Emergency relief packages available.
Visit the nearest corps for a care package.
Food can be given by appointment only.
Food can be given by appointment only.
Food can be given by appointment only.
FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT
The following can provide support for those experiencing Family Violence.
CONTACT
000
1800 015 188
1800 737 732
1800 819 817
Immediate emergency support.
24/7 hotline for response, support and emergency accommodation.
Family violence counselling for victims.
Victorian Website for those affected by crime.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
CONTACT
9794 3507
1800 007 007
1800 007 007
Financial coaching and interest free loans.
Free and confidential financial information.
A loan up to $1500 for 12 -18 months.
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
The following are agencies that assist with housing support.
CONTACT
1800 825 955
13 72 58
1800 864 846
1800 015 188
For housing and crisis accommodation.
Support with housing and accommodation.
To access and obtain long term housing.
Help with housing for those experiencing family violence.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
The following resources provide support to those experiencing mental health concerns.
CONTACT
13 11 14
1300 224 636
1800 650 890
For anyone experiencing a crisis or thinking of suicide.
Information and support for anyone experiencing mental health concerns.
For young people who need help with mental and physical health.
