Welfare Payments & Access to Funds
Centrelink
131 272
30 Stephen Street Mount Barker
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/centrelink
Providing social security payments and services to Australians including Job Seeker and Rent Assistance.
Australia Wide
Farmer Assistance Hotline
13 23 16
Financial Information Service for Farmers
Provides assistance for farmers and their families who are experiencing financial hardship.
Australia Wide
No Interest Loan Scheme - NILS
13 64 57
Monday – Friday 9.00am-4.00pm
https://nils.com.au/
NILS is a No Interest Loan Scheme for people on a low income who cannot obtain fair and affordable credit. No Interest Loans (NILS) for anyone adversely impacted by the Coronavirus will be made available soon. However, anyone needing immediate assistance can apply for a NILS loan through our existing program, although this loan has narrower criteria and is not for bills. To find out further information about a NILS loan, please call 1300 770 550
Australian Tax Office – Early release Superannuation
1800 806 218
Monday–Friday 8.00am–8.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am–4.00pm (AEST)
www.ato.gov.au
Australia Wide
Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment
Support if you can't earn an income because you or someone you’re caring for has to self-isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19.
For more information www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/pandemic-leave-disaster-payment