Crisis Support – food, medical scripts and other essential supports
No money for food? Debt out of control? Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure what to do? Our Crisis Support (Emergency Relief) services can help. We help by assisting with the immediate crisis.
No money for food? Debt out of control? Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure what to do? Our Crisis Support (Emergency Relief) services can help. We help by assisting with the immediate crisis. The type of support differs depending on the situation of the client. How Do We Help with Immediate Needs? We help people experiencing hardship and with immediate basic needs in times of crisis with:
- free food
- free clothing for interviews, funerals, and other important events
- payment of medical scripts (capped)
- bus tickets
- Telstra (phone) vouchers
- hygiene products
- phone charging and use of our phone
- access to showers
- information and referral to other supports
Who Do We Help? We help anyone who asks. There are no eligibility criteria to access crisis support. Our services are inclusive and non-discriminatory. We welcome the opportunity to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as well as people from diverse backgrounds.
Service details
Age
12–25 years old
Gender focus
All genders welcome
Cost
Free
Wait times
No waiting list
How to access the service
- Walk-in (no appointment needed)
How support is delivered
- Drop-in/walk-in service
- Individual one-on-one support
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