Are you having a hard time paying your rent?
Or are you at risk of homelessness because of a legal matter relating to your rental arrangement?
If you are having difficulty staying in your rental home, there is help for you.
Financial and Legal Help
GEGAC partners with Anglicare Victoria and Gippsland Community Legal Service to provide financial counselling and legal advice for people who are struggling to pay the rent and still cover the bills, or who are having legal trouble with their rental home
This service can help you:
- Make payment plans and negotiate with creditors for debts
- Provide tips and tools to make the most of your money
- Assist with accessing concessions and rebates
- Connect you with legal advice about your situation
- Refer to other services, such as housing services and advocacy services
- Explain options if you can’t pay bills
How to Access Support
To refer yourself or someone else to this service, email rentalstressfc@anglicarevic.org.au, call 1800 992 495 or visit https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/our-services/help-hub/rental-stress-program/
Aboriginal Private Rental Assistance at GEGAC
GEGAC also offers the Aboriginal Private Rental Assistance Program (APRAP), which can support Aboriginal individuals and families in the private rental market.
You can connect to our APRAP staff by emailing APRAP@gegac.org.au, or call (03) 5150 0700 and ask for APRAP team members Lynette Farnham or Michelle Fox.
You can also call GEGAC toll free on 1800 844 945.
If you are having a hard time staying in your rental property, there is help for you.
Reach out and grab it.