Settlement Guide: Money advice and survival tips for turbulent times

Lining up outside Centrelink

Lining up outside Centrelink Source: AAP Image/Stefan Postles

Many temporary migrants have endured hardship during COVID-19, as found in a recent survey conducted by Unions New South Wales. With 87 per cent of respondents reporting that they had difficulty paying their weekly expenses and 43 per cent skipping meals on a regular basis, we explore some survival tips you may find useful during these turbulent times.



Highlights

  • The  provides free and confidential financial counselling for those in hardship.
  • You can find out about social services you are eligible for via the online directory.  
  • You can ask for payment deferrals from your bank if you cannot pay your bills.  

 

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