The Latest NSW Government Supports Available To Our Community During This Difficult Time.

$18.8m Emergency Relief Package

A record emergency relief package of $18.8 million, focussing on the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of concern, is available to support vulnerable members of our community during the latest COVID outbreak.

It will help grassroots organisations deliver emergency food relief, promote vaccination and testing services, and provide culturally appropriate support and care to our diverse communities.

The package includes a $13 million grants program delivering emergency relief through not-for-profit and multicultural community organisations, as well as local councils.

Local community groups are now eligible to apply for grants of up to $30,000 to deliver grassroots projects supporting vulnerable communities. 

It also includes $4 million for ongoing multicultural communications, including interpreting and translation services, to deliver critical health messages.

$6.25m Asylum Seeker Funding Package

The NSW Government has announced a $6.25 million funding package for temporary visa holders, particularly asylum seekers, who need urgent support during the pandemic.

This funding will be available to non-Government organisations (NGOs) to help provide emergency relief including food, medical support, essential housing and transport.

$750,000 COVID community support grants

Urgent grants totalling $750,000 are available to more than 150 multicultural community organisations to help deliver grassroots community-led initiatives.

  Asylum Seeker Funding, Covid Community grant, Emergency Relief Package, Government Support