Access Community Services Ltd

A personal or financial crisis can make it hard for a vulnerable individual to pay for the essentials of life. The Department of Social Services funds SSI to provide emergency relief services to people experiencing financial distress or hardship and have limited means or resources.

Forms of support can include food and fuel vouchers and clothing vouchers, budgeting assistance, and referrals to other support services. We complete more intensive referrals for people with complex needs.

SSI delivers Emergency Relief in the following regions:

• Ipswich, Queensland
• North Brisbane, Queensland
• Parramatta, New South Wales
• South East Melbourne, Victoria

To send an Expression of Interest please complete the form on the link below:

https://www.ssi.org.au/our-services/settlement/emergency-relief/

Please note completing the Expression of Interest does not guarantee acceptance into the service. Acceptance will be determined based on meeting eligibility requirements and availability of services. 

For more details email [email protected] on Monday - Friday  between 9am and 4pm for information advice and referral. 

Photo ID and proof of income is required.