Getting help with emergency relief is easy once you raise your hand.

Emergency relief is available free of charge to residents in the City of South Perth.  Visit our team between 10am – 1pm Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday for a confidential appointment and let our caring hands help you.

You will meet in private with one of our team, explaining your situation and verifying your address.  If you meet the criteria, you can have immediate access to:

  • Food vouchers – redeem vouchers of a set value at local shops or take food (non-perishable items and bread) from our offices. Free bread is available after 10am every Wednesday and Thursday and given on a first come, first served basis.
  • Purchase of essential medications
  • Referrals to our Financial Counselling service, and/or other appropriate Government and community support services.

Emergency relief means you can breathe a little easier knowing your power and gas won’t be cut off, you have food to feed your family and access to everyday essential items.  From groceries and fuel to rent and bills, the cost of living has experienced a rapid and substantial increase in recent times and we are proud to be provide emergency relief services to you.

If you live outside of the South Perth area, we may be able to refer you or your family to emergency relief assistance services, businesses, organisations and providers closer to you, or to the local council in your community who may be able to assist.

When visiting, please bring your current identification showing your address in South Perth, Manning, Como, Salter Point, Karawara, Waterford or Kensington. No appointment is required, but we suggest calling to check availability and eligibility.

 

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