The Albanese Labor Government is boosting emergency relief support in South Australia, with an additional $2.47 million investment in The Salvation Army Phone Assessment Line, connecting people to help when they need it most.
Answering almost 1000 calls nationally each day, The Salvation Army’s Phone Assessment Line provides vital support and referrals to people in need, helping with food, fuel and other essentials, and connecting callers with other important services like financial counselling.
The Phone Assessment Line makes emergency relief available to people who are unable to travel to a physical emergency relief provider due to being in a regional or remote area, disability, injury, illness, transport or work commitments.
Since October last year, The Salvation Army has supported more than 4,500 South Australians in need, with this funding boost making sure that important work continues.
More information on emergency relief and financial counselling, including how to find a provider, is available on the Department of Social Services website.
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Social Services, Tanya Plibersek:
“Anyone who needs assistance should be able to get it, which is why The Salvation Army Phone Assessment Line is vital for people who can’t travel to an emergency relief site.
“The Salvation Army are often the first place people turn when they need help, so it’s important that that help is there when people need it.
“This funding boost means that South Australians will be able to get the support they need when they need, no matter where they live.”
Quotes attributable to the Member for Boothby, Louise Miller-Frost MP:
"No one plans to need emergency relief, but life doesn’t always go to plan. This investment will help ensure South Australians can access support with dignity, helping people through difficult times and back on their feet.”