Emergency Relief Program

The Emergency Relief program under the Financial Wellbeing and Capability (FWC) Activity is a national financial crisis response program in Australia. It aims to support individuals experiencing financial stress who have limited resources to help alleviate their financial crisis.

Program overview

The Australian Government Department of Social Services Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity – Emergency Relief Program aims to help financially vulnerable individuals and families by providing emergency relief services. This includes immediate financial assistance, food parcels, clothing, and vouchers for essential items such as utilities and petrol. The program is designed to help people manage their financial crises and encourage self-reliance by referring them to relevant services.

About the Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity

The Australian Government funds community organisations to support eligible individuals and families in financial crises.

The Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity – Emergency Relief Program:

  • Provides immediate assistance to individuals and families experiencing financial stress.
  • Supports the development of financial resilience and capability among participants.
  • Facilitates access to additional services that can help individuals recover from financial crises.

Services are free, voluntary and confidential.

How to access the Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity – Emergency Relief Program

For more information, or to access the ERP contact MASP’s Emergency Relief Administration Officer Carolin Inglis on:

Phone: 03 5021 6500

Email: emergencyrelief@masp.org.au

Acknowledgement

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.