Help for you

Assisting locals in need to access meals, food, medicines and other support services.

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Community Relief Service

Visit the Mental health and wellbeing support page for information about early signs and symptoms, where to get help locally and online and telephone support services. 

Rate payment options
Help for Mildura Rural City Council ratepayers experiencing financial hardship.

Rural Financial Counselling Service
Free, confidential financial counselling for small businesses and primary producers.

National Debt Helpline
Free, independent and confidential financial advice.

Centrelink
Information and services to help you if you’re affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)

Good Shepherd - COVID Hardship Support Hotline and No Interest Loans
Good Shepherd, Australia’s oldest not-for-profit supporting women and families, has expanded its No Interest Loans program to offer Household Relief Loans Without Interest for people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Phone: 1300 121 130

Energy Assistance Program
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence, Uniting, and the Australian Energy Foundation have launched a FREE service – the Energy Assistance Program – designed to help eligible Victorians save on their electricity and gas bills. This service is independent of energy companies and supported by the Victorian Government. The program can assist you with energy issues, including switching you to a cheaper energy offer. Phone: 1800 830 029

Victorian Department of Health of Health Human Services
State Government information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) - symptoms, travel and what to do to reduce the risk of infection.

Australian Government Department of Health
Federal government information and reports on case numbers

Information for Aboriginal communities
State Government Department of Health and Human Services information for Aboriginal people.

Family Violence Support
Advice about family violence and sources of help.

People with a Disability and their Carers
Medical advice, further support, and tips for keeping healthy for carers.

Dementia Australia
Advice for people caring for someone with dementia at home

Ideas and resources to help people cope with stress
Advice and resources for supporting mental health.

Play, Health and Learning at Home
About play, learning, safety and health for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school-aged children, as well as services for parents.

Fun activities
For parents and children at home.

Learning from Home for Children
Learning resources for children during school closures.

Community Languages
Advice about learning from home, in community languages.

International Students
Information and support for international students.

Positive Parenting Telephone Service
A free service for parents, grandparents and carers of children aged two to 12 years, which focuses on developing positive relationships.
Phone: 1800 880 660