About Emergency Relief
A personal or financial crisis can make it hard for a vulnerable individual to pay for the essentials of life. The Department of Social Services funds SSI to provide emergency relief services to people experiencing financial distress or hardship and have limited means or resources.
Forms of support can include food and fuel vouchers, part payment of bills, food parcels and clothing, budgeting assistance, and referrals to other support services. We complete more intensive referrals for people with complex needs.
SSI delivers Emergency Relief in the following regions:
- Ipswich, Queensland
- North Brisbane, Queensland
- Parramatta, New South Wales
- South East Melbourne, Victoria
How we help
We identify and connect with individuals struggling to pay for living essentials
Staff provide support in the form of food, fuel, clothing and budgeting assistance
People with complex needs are referred for financial, mental health and drug and alcohol support
Get in touch
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