Emergency Relief
Western Sydney MRC’s Emergency Relief service helps families and individuals with short term assistance in times of crisis. The assistance we are able to provide depends on individual assessment and circumstances.
Assistance is not always guaranteed, but we will always refer you to a relevant service if we aren’t able to assist you. Western Sydney MRC is not able to provide ongoing or long-term financial support but aim to provide immediate assistance to those in times of crisis.
Services Available
Western Sydney MRC has a range of financial crisis and emergency relief programs
Emergency Relief
This Program supports individuals who live in the Liverpool and Fairfield Areas with food vouchers, pharmacy and other specialty areas.
COVID-19 Temporary Visa / Asylum Seeker Support
Current bank statements for all family members.
Current bank statements for all family members.
EAPA
Original bills and receipts of payments made that will help us make an assessment.
Working Development Orders (WDO)
Any other documentation that demonstrates expenses, such as rental receipts, medical costs and shopping receipts over the past three months.
Making an appointment
Please call us on 8778 1200 to make an appointment – see the link at the bottom of the page to make a referral.
To make sure we make an accurate assessment of your situation, as well as help in the best way possible, please bring the documents below. Without these documents, we won’t be able to make an accurate assessment, and a new appointment will need to be scheduled.
Proof of Income
Proof of income, either through Centrelink statements or payslips, for all family members.
Bank Statements
Current bank statements for all family members.
Bills
Original bills and receipts of payments made that will help us make an assessment.
Documentation
Any other documentation that demonstrates expenses, such as rental receipts, medical costs and shopping receipts over the past three months.
Our emergency relief capabilities and offerings are made possible through DSS Funding.
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