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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.
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Good Shepherd Financial Wellbeing — Emergency relief, no-interest loans (NILS), and financial counselling.
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Foodbank Victoria — Emergency food relief — check your nearest location online.
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Financial Counselling Australia — Free financial counselling. Call 1800 007 007.
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