Emergency Relief
How can we help?
Emergency Relief provides immediate, short-term assistance to individuals and families experiencing financial crisis. Delivered through the Community Safety & Wellbeing team, this service supports families with essential needs such as food assistance and referrals to other community supports.
Emergency Relief is available to eligible clients across the Adelaide Metropolitan, Mt Gambier and Coober Pedy areas and is assessed based on individual circumstances. Where longer-term financial stress is identified, clients are supported through referrals to financial counselling and other appropriate services. This program plays a vital role in helping families stabilise during times of hardship while connecting them to ongoing support.
FAQ's
Things people often ask us about Emergency Relief
Who is eligible to apply?
The application is open to anyone, provided all required documentation is supplied. – All application is subject to approval.
What documents are required to apply?
Applicants must provide:
- 100 points of identification
- Proof of a bill, receipt, or payment
- Centrelink income statement or a recent payslip
How often can I access this support?
Applicants may only access this assistance once every three months.
Is approval guaranteed once I apply?
No. All applications are subject to approval after review of the provided information and documents.
You can contact the Emergency Relief team at
5/10-14 Regency Road Kilkenny SA 5009
Phone: 0448 310 798
Emergency Relief Form
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