BOOST FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF PROVIDERS TO BOLSTER SUPPORT FOR THOSE IN NEED

The funding boost will allow local Emergency Relief and Food Relief services to provide an increase in access to essential items, such as vouchers, food, and clothing.

SA 4 Area	Commonwealth-funded Emergency Relief providers delivering services	Total 2023-24 additional funding per Emergency Relief provider approved in January 2024
Bendigo	CatholicCare Victoria Tasmania	559,723
	Loddon Mallee Housing Services Limited	895,144
	Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania)	114.8 million Government measure under the Financial Wellbeing and Capability grant program announced earlier this year. Further information, including how to find an Emergency Relief provider, is available on the Department of Social Services website. QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMANDA RISHWORTH, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES: "Emergency Relief and Food Relief providers can be a lifeline to those in need and there must be an adequate supply of frontline support services during these challenging times. "The Albanese Government remains dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of every Australian, and this funding will make a meaningful difference to the lives of those seeking support through Emergency and Food Relief services." QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BENDIGO, LISA CHESTERS MP: "Across the Bendigo electorate, providers are seeing an increased demand for Emergency and Food Relief. "As the cost of living rises, we do not want to see any members of our community left behind and denied the support they deserve. "Our local Emergency and Food Relief services go above and beyond to support those in our community who need it most." Meet Lisa Bendigo Media Releases Volunteer Contact Electorate Office Address: Cnr Williamson and Myers Streets Bendigo VIC 3550 Phone: 03 5443 9055 Email: [email protected] Privacy & Legals Meet Lisa Bendigo Media Releases Volunteer Contact Electorate Office Address: Cnr Williamson and Myers Streets Bendigo VIC 3550 Phone: 03 5443 9055 Email: [email protected] Privacy & Legals We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians throughout Australia, and acknowledge their continuing connection to lands, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge Elders who continue to inspire and lead in the hope for a better future for our nation. Authorised by Lisa Chesters, Federal Member for Bendigo, Cnr Williamson and Myers Streets Bendigo VIC 3550