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Financial Support

I can't afford my rent and I'm scared of losing my home

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National Zakat Foundation

Muslim-specificAustralia-wide

Financial assistance or essentials vouchers for Muslims across Australia struggling to afford food, household items, medication, and other essentials, whether due to cost of living pressure, crisis, or isolation.

No public street address - Nation-wide service

National Debt Helpline

Australia-wide

A free, confidential, and independent phone and live chat service where qualified financial counsellors help you deal with debts, negotiate with creditors, and understand your options. They never lend money and never sell anything.

1800 007 007

Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm

No public street address - national phone and online service, live chat Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, available to all Victorians

Tenants Victoria

All of Victoria

Free advice and advocacy for Victorian renters on rental disputes, repairs, bond and eviction. Free legal INFORMATION is available to all renters, but LEGAL ADVICE is rationed - Tenants Victoria states it cannot guarantee you will receive legal advice, and giv…

(03) 9416 2577

Renter Support Line

  • Social Housing & Rooming House Priority Line — Mon-Fri 9:30am-12:30pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm, open until 6:30pm Tuesdays: 1800 068 860

No public street address - state-wide renter advice service

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