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2020-04-13 (1)

Dear Student,

You may have heard that Red Cross is receiving funding from the Australian Government for the next six months to deliver emergency relief and casework support.

Here is some important information about this funding:
  • These funds are for people on temporary visas who have no way to support themselves and who have urgent needs. This includes food, medicine and crisis accommodation costs.
  • Red Cross has not yet received these funds from the Government, but hope to increase our existing Emergency Relief and Safety Net program in the coming weeks.
  • Because of COVID-19, Recross distribute funds using phone and email during business hours.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
You may be eligible for Red Cross Safety Net support if you:
  • are in Australia on a temporary visa
  • are in urgent financial hardship
  • cannot access Centrelink, Medicare or similar services
  • have no income, savings or other financial support (including from family overseas).

Please know that the Red Cross provides assistance based on need. They have to prioritise people with urgent needs, such as families with young children, people with a disability, people who are experiencing harm, people who are vulnerable to COVID-19, and people with physical or mental health issues.

HOW TO APPLY
The Red Cross will advise when they have the funds and arrangements in place. In the meantime, you can email them at nat_rc_msp@redcross.org.au

Once you have requested help, they will speak to you and see if they can assist with emergency payments, food deliveries, crisis accommodation costs or other support.


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Kind regards,
Greenwich College