Important message for people on temporary visas - 15 April 2020

The Australian Red Cross has posted information regarding news of funding from the Australian Government. This funding has been promised for the delivery of services for their emergency and casework support for people on temporary visas, for the next six months. We encourage people to read this information before contacting the Red Cross.

This is welcome news for all concerned but the Red Cross would like to advise that this funding has not yet been received and may take a week or two before these funds arrive and can be distributed. 

The Australian Red Cross has offered some advice on where to seek help for those looking to receive benefit from these funds in the interim.

Please read this information before contacting the Red Cross directly.

For more information on What the funds are for, who is eligible, what to do if you need help now please use the link https://www.redcross.org.au/news-and-media/news/help-for-migrants-in-transition

“He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” Romans 8:32