02 June 2020
Resources to assist with family violence, housing, income, food and personal concernsIf you suspect you may have Coronavirus telephone the dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398 (24 hours). For an interpreter, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) number 131 450. For emergencies only, contact the police on Triple Zero (000).
About the Coronavirus infection Support for Specific Community Groups Parents and Families International Students Visa Holders - Information for Immigrants and Visa Holders Health and Wellbeing Advice and Support for Family Violence Information in Other Languages Domestic and Overseas Travel Housing and Legal Support - Housing and Homelessness Housing TenantsResidential tenants or those living in a rooming house, social housing, caravan park or specialist disability accommodation, may apply to break a lease early in the event of financial hardship. Landlords may not evict those who wish to stay except in the event of damage to property, criminal activity or serious violence. Visit Consumer Affairs Victoria website For advice from the Tenants Union - Visit Tenants Victoria website Payment of housing loansSome banks have eased conditions of repayment of loans to customers in financial hardship, including deferral or restructuring of home loan repayments.Read Australian Banking Association Customer Questions Factsheet Legal Advice Advice and Assistance for Workers - Leave, Standing Down employees, Workers’ Rights