Temporary visa holders were left out of the federal government’s JobKeeper program last year. But this year, COVID-19 Disaster payments are available to some eligible temporary visa holders who have lost income due to health orders.
To apply for Emergency Relief through Red Cross Australia, go to redcross.org.au/emergencyrelief.
The COVID-19 Disaster payment is available for people who have lost more than eight hours of work per week or a full day of work and are in a Commonwealth Declared Hotspot.
Eligible income support recipients who have lost at least 8 hours or one full day of work due to a lockdown can receive $200 per week on top of their regular income support payment.
If you or another person is in danger, call 000
To talk to someone about family violence or sexual assault: 1800respect.org.au or 1800 737 732
Findservicesineachstate and territory: https://www.1800respect.org.au/services
Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 kidshelpline.com.au (24/7 counselling service)
Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491 ntv.org.au (anonymous and confidential telephone counselling for men)
Q Life | 1800 184 527 Provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral
The National Disability Abuse & Neglect Hotline 1800 880 052 for reporting abuse/neglect of people with a disability.
ELDERHelp | 1800 353 374 to know how you can get help, support and referrals.
