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Financial and emergency assistance in Melbourne
If you can't cover basics, try these before waiting for your next Centrelink payment.
- Centrelink crisis payments — Apply via myGov or call 132 850. Advance payments and crisis payments available.Visit → (opens in a new tab)
- Good Shepherd Financial Wellbeing — Emergency relief, no-interest loans (NILS), and financial counselling.Visit → (opens in a new tab)
- Foodbank Victoria — Emergency food relief — check your nearest location online.Visit → (opens in a new tab)
- Financial Counselling Australia — Free financial counselling. Call 1800 007 007.Visit → (opens in a new tab)
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