Centrelink
Centrelink is a government agency delivering a range of Commonwealth services to the Australian community.
Read more about:
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/contact-us
Mental Health Carers Support Fund
Tandem administers the Mental Health Carers Support Fund, which provides support for people in a caring relationship with someone who is receiving services from one of the Victorian Area Mental Health Services. If you have any questions or need help with the CSF system, the best and most responsive way to contact us is via email at CSF@tandemcarers.org.au. This email address is regularly monitored and we will respond as soon as we can.
To apply, approach the care team of the person you support, or visit a Mental Health and Wellbeing Local.
Find your local Connect centre
Learn more about the Carer Support Fund
For more information telephone Tandem Inc on 03 8803 5504.
https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/
Services
We develop and deliver policies, programs and services that support and enhance the health and wellbeing of all Victorians. We assist those in our community who are most in need through housing, disability and children, youth and family services.
A range of concessions are available to all Victorians who are on low incomes or experiencing hardship and need help meeting the cost of living. If you have a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card, read about your concession entitlements here.
- Energy Assistance Program – Victorians who need additional support with their energy bills can seek help through the Victorian Government’s Energy Assistance Program.
- Victorian Energy Compare – Victorian Energy Compare is the Victorian Government’s free, independent energy price comparison tool. Use the tool to help you find the best energy offers for your household.
Uniting Vic/Tas
https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services/money-matters-financial-counselling/no-interest-loans/
If you need support or guidance with your finances, we can help. With Uniting’s free and confidential financial support programs in Victoria and Tasmania, we can help you step out of financial insecurity and into independence.
You can:
- Achieve financial security and independence
- Overcome problem gambling
- Manage your energy bills
- Access low and no interest loans
- Deal with debt and debt enforcement
- Know your rights as a consumer.
A fair go for everyone with access to interest-free loans.
Access fair, safe and equitable credit through the No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS). NILS are interest-free loans intended to provide individuals and families in need with money for essential items and services to make life easier.