Emergency Relief and Support for Temporary Visa Holders

We provide advocacy, information, advice, and referrals to help people experiencing hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Financial and material emergency relief is available to assist with bills, health and medical expenses, transport, accommodation, groceries and other unexpected challenges.

Who this service is for

Tasmanian residents on the following temporary visas:

Student visa (Subclass 500);
Temporary graduates (Subclass 485);
Provisional Visa Holders (Subclass 489 & 491);
Temporary Skilled (Subclass 457 & 482);
Seasonal Worker and Pacific Labour Scheme Visas (403, 417 & 462);
Bridging Visas (Subclasses 010, 020, 030, 050 and 051); and
Humanitarian Visas (Subclasses 785 (TPV) and 790 (SHEV).

Cost

Free.

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

How this service is delivered

  • Call or visit us online

    Contact us or visit our website for more information.

Updated: 30/11/2022

Provided by

35 Tower Road, New Town TAS, Australia
South
Hobart
201 York St, Launceston TAS, Australia
North
Launceston
85 Best St, Devonport TAS, Australia
North-West
Devonport
108 Mount St, Burnie TAS, Australia
North-West
Burnie
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