Financial Hardship Support

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Providing financial support for those in need across the Perth Metropolitan area from the Cities of Joondalup to Mandurah and the vast inbetween.

Are you in financial hardship?

People Who Care offer support people who are experiencing financial hardship.

All of the financial hardship products provided by People Who Care are funded through the generous donations of the public.

We offer support to all eligible people in the Perth Metropolitan area from the Cities of Joondalup to Mandurah and the vast inbetween.

Apply here for Emergency Relief or Power A Pensioner.

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SPECIFIC 'CITY' SPONSORS 2020.21 YEAR
We are also proud to acknowledge two specific sponsors for this year:

City of Swan (for residents in their City)

City of Vincent (for residents in their City)

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Fees

People Who Care’s fees are aligned to the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and Home and Community Care (HACC) program’s fees policy and recommendations.

Financial Hardship Support

What is the criteria to access this program and do I need a referral?

People Who Care’s financial hardship programs are provided to people experiencing hardship irrespective of whether they are on a pension or benefit. Assessment of a person’s financial capacity is undertaken to assess what options can be explored and offered to support someone in crisis. You may self refer or be referred by other community support agencies.

What is the type of support offered?

There are a number of products including a Power A Pensioner program, Emergency Relief and Community Crisis program.