We can assist you with financial support to cover the costs of living.

Emergency Relief

 

It can happen to anyone. Sometimes, there isn’t enough money to cover the costs of living. There may be too many bills due at once or an unexpected expense.

What emergency relief is available?

  • EAPA electricity vouchers to help pay bills

  • In some cases a food or fuel voucher

  • Information, referrals and advocacy to access relevant supports

  • Frozen meals that we can heat up here or you can take home

  • Free community meal every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Bellingen and every 1st Wednesday in Urunga. Open to everyone!

  • Share the Dignity personal care bags for women.

  • Donated goods from community members

How do I access Emergency Relief?

  • For any Financial assistance call your nearest Centre to make an appointment

  • Community meals, frozen meals, donations and personal care bags are available during opening hours

If you are in distress & live in the Bellingen Shire, you can access this support.

Questions about how to access our services? Get in touch.

“Awesome super helpful & friendly staff. I can't praise the centre enough.”

— DA, NCOBS CLIENT