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As the cost of living continues to increase, it can be difficult to make the family budget stretch. This includes healthy meals for growing children.
Across South Western Sydney, some organisations provide cost of living help, such as low cost or free meals to those in need. Other organisations also offer support with paying bills and household basics such as blankets.
Families and individuals on low incomes can also access No Interest Loans (NILs) which enables low-income earners and Health Care Card holders to borrow up to $2,000 for expenses such as car repairs or registration, education expenses such as school fees and laptops, medical and dental expenses or essential purchases such as white goods and household items
NILs do not require a credit check; however, clients must demonstrate their capacity to repay the loan by having a source of income. Those experiencing domestic and family violence can borrow up to $3,000.
Cost of living support resources:
For more information about NILs, visit goodshep.org.au/nils
Low cost and free meals directories
Other useful websites:
NSW Government Cost of Living Hub
Services Australia Advance Payment
Services NSW – concessions and rebates
Read more about Stronger Seeds, Taller Trees
These articles are written by members of the ‘Stronger Seeds, Taller Trees’ project which includes professionals from a number of government and non-government organisations in South Western Sydney. The group aims to support GPs working with families to navigate and access timely services when they have a concern about a child’s development.
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