Emergency & Disaster Relief – Program Suite
Fast, fair support for personal crises and community disasters
Two complementary programs deliver urgent help: one for individuals and families in crisis, and another for community‑wide natural disasters. Both are practical, accountable, and easy to access.
Support urgent relief
Your gift funds emergency essentials and disaster response for Australians in need.
Emergency Relief Program (Personal/Family)
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Purpose
Urgent, short‑term support for people experiencing sudden hardship (job loss, domestic violence, homelessness, medical emergency).
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Eligibility
- • Same baseline as Food/Emergency Essentials (HCC, concession, bank/Centrelink statement).
- • Crisis demonstrated (police report, eviction notice, medical certificate, social worker referral).
- • One application every 3 months unless a major crisis is proven.
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Support Provided
- • Immediate needs: food vouchers, hygiene kits, fuel vouchers
- • One‑off cash/transfer up to $300 per household for urgent expenses
- • Referral pathway to housing, domestic violence, financial counselling
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Payout Options
- • Gift cards (default)
- • Bank transfer (for urgent bills)
- • Cash (emergency use only, caseworker approved)
Help eCharity respond fast
Your donation powers emergency essentials and disaster recovery nationwide.