Financial relief and grants

Written on the 23 July 2020 by SAFCA

Wyatt Trust Bushfire Recovery Grants up to $1000

Wyatt's Bushfire recovery grants provide small, one-off grants to eligible South Australian individuals and families who have been impacted by the bushfires in the Adelaide Hills, Yorke Peninsula and Kangaroo Island regions between December 2019 and January 2020

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Rent relief for SA residential tenants

South Australian residential tenants who are suffering significant financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 restrictions may now be eligible for rent relief through a $1000 grant to their landlords.

Under the new scheme announced today by the Marshall Liberal Government, it is estimated as many as 10,000 tenancies could be assisted, worth approximately $10 million in rent support.

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UniSA Student Hardship Fund (COVID-19)

UniSA has created the $10m Student Hardship Fund (COVID-19), which is open to all students (including international students) currently enrolled for onshore study at UniSA, who are in financial crisis and struggling with the costs of living and studying as a result of COVID-19.

If you do not have enough food or are facing eviction please immediately contact studenthardship.covid19@unisa.edu.au

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International Student Support Package

The South Australian Government has demonstrated its commitment to our international student community, by announcing a new $13.8 million International Student Support Package.

The International Student Support Package is designed to support international students currently residing in South Australia and facing financial hardship.

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What Coronavirus support is available to International Students?

The Red Cross has compiled a detailed list of resources for International students. Whilst the list is not comprehensive, there are some very helpful links on this document.

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