Getting local help if you’re unemployed
Your state or territory government may offer help to reduce your cost of living.
They may also be able to link you to housing support.
The links on this page take you away from our website.
| State or territory | Resources |
|---|---|
| ACT | Find out what support you can get with the cost of living. |
| NSW | Use the Service NSW Savings Finder tool to find rebates and savings. |
| NT | Visit NT.GOV.AU to find concessions on essential goods and services. |
| Qld | Visit the Queensland Government cost of living support website to search for concessions and rebates. |
| SA | Use the SA.GOV.AU concession finder to help with household and other expenses. You can also access information about financial aid. |
| Tas | Use the Tasmanian Government discounts and concessions website to find what you’re eligible for. |
| Vic | Visit the Victorian Government concessions and benefits page for help with living costs. |
| WA | The ConcessionsWA website can help you find rebates and concessions. |
Emergency and accessible housing
If you're homeless or in a housing crisis, your state or territory government can help.
| State or territory | Service |
|---|---|
| ACT | Visit act.gov.au to get help with social housing and homelessness. Use OneLink to get information and help connecting with support services with things like homelessness. Go to Homes and housing ACT to get help with finding community, emergency, temporary and other housing. |
| NSW | Visit Housing and homelessness NSW to get help with housing or homelessness. |
| NT | Visit ShelterMe to get help with essential services, including housing. Access information on NT public housing and other housing services. |
| Qld | Find information on public and community housing in Queensland. |
| SA | Find information about public and community housing, including how to register. |
| Tas | Visit Housing Connect for housing and support in Tasmania. |
| Vic | Find information about housing solutions in Victoria. |
| WA | Go to Entrypoint Perth to get help with accommodation and support options with homelessness. Find information about public housing in WA. |
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Page last updated:
28 May 2024