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  1. Housing.vic.gov.au
  2. Help with renting
  3. Financial help for private renters

Financial advice for renters

Need urgent housing?
If you are in immediate danger Call 000.
Are you homeless or at risk of homelessness?
Call 1800 825 955
Free 24 hour phone line. Someone will take your call to get you help nearby. If after hours, they will refer you to the Salvation Army Crisis Services.
Are you escaping family violence?
Call 1800 015 188
Free 24 hour phone line. Someone will take your call from Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre.
There is help available through government and not-for-profit services if you are having trouble paying your bills or managing money.

Money Smart

The Moneysmart website has information on services available for various situations – whether you are having trouble with debt or need urgent money help. There are fact sheets, sample letters, calculators, budget planners and other tools to help you manage money.

Financial counselling

You can get free financial counselling: