Here’s how temporary visa holders and asylum seekers can access emergency financial support

Government-funded relief payments are available for temporary visa holders and asylum seekers experiencing extreme hardship during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

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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.

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