Our Emergency Relief program provides immediate, practical support to young people aged 15 to 25 across Perth who are experiencing financial hardship or crisis. It is designed to meet young people at the point of need — quickly, without judgement, and without barriers.
It is not a loan. It is not conditional on anything. It is support that shows up when a young person needs it most.
What can Emergency Relief help with?
Depending on what a young person needs, Emergency Relief can provide:
Food and essential care packages — Ready-made food packs and self-care essentials for young people who are not sure where their next meal is coming from.
Supermarket vouchers — giving young people the dignity of choosing what they need for themselves.
Hygiene items — the basics that are easy to take for granted when you have them, and very hard to manage without.
Clothing — particularly important for young people who need appropriate clothing for a job interview, a new workplace, or simply getting through the week.
Medication — support accessing prescriptions and medical essentials when cost is a barrier.
Transport — a SmartRider or fuel voucher to get to an appointment, an interview, a school enrolment, or a service that can help with the next step.
Nappies and Wipes — for young people with children
Referrals — when a young person needs more than immediate practical support, our team connects them to housing, education, mental health, and wellbeing services.
