Coronavirus: Extreme Hardship Support Program

5 October 2020

An initiative from the Victorian Government and Australian Red Cross, the Extreme Hardship Support Program may assist members who have employees on temporary or provisional visas.  

The program provides financial assistance, information and referrals to Victorian residents experiencing significant hardship as a result of COVID-19 and who are unable to access other forms of government income support.

Temporary and provisional visa holders with little or no income, savings or community support during the pandemic can apply for a payment of up to $800, to go towards food, medicine or housing. Those who have already received a payment under the program may now be eligible for a top-up on the original payment.

For more information
DHHS: Extreme hardship support program