How coronavirus impacts Australia's temporary protection visa holders and where they can get support

Currently, people seeking asylum, such as those on a bridging visa, are not eligible for JobSeeker, the Coronavirus Supplement, Economic Support Payments or the JobKeeper Subsidy. Lavanya-Community organiser at Migrant Worker’s Centre answers some important questions.

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If you live in Victoria you may be able to access the Victorian Government's "Working for Victoria" program. A $500million package has been established to create jobs for people whose employment has been affected by COVID-19, find out more here: https://www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria

If you are a citizen or a permanent resident you may be eligible for various support payments which have been announced in relation to COVID-19, find out more here: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/news/more-financial-support-coronavirus-affected-job-seekers-and-students

If you worked in hospitality, HospoVoice is running a campaign to support workers in your industry who have lost hours or their jobs, find out more here: https://www.ilostmyhosposhift.com.au/ 

If you are struggling to pay rent, JusticeConnect has some useful resources to help you avoid evictions, find out more here: https://apps.justiceconnect.org.au/dear-landlord/

If you are struggling to afford groceries and food, there are a range of food bank which you may be able to access, find out more here: https://askizzy.org.au/food-banks/

If you are in Victoria, you can access a relief package of food and other necessities to get through 14 days by calling the coronavirus hotline: [phone].

If you are unsure about your rights at work during this pandemic, JobWatch has released a COVID-19 Employment Rights Q&A, find out more here: http://jobwatch.org.au/home/covid-19-employment-rights-qa/