4 Weeks Rent Paid While Waiting For Centelink
April 2, 2020
The Queensland Government Will Pay Your Rent
If you've lost your job and applied for Jobseeker from Centrelink, a one-off payment of up to 4 weeks rent (maximum of $2000) is available from the queensland government.
The grant is paid directly to your lessor and it is available to anyone who meets the following criteria:
- you live in Queensland
- you have, or will shortly have, a bond registered with the Residential Tenancies Authority
- you are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a temporary or permanent protection visa or possess a bridging visa
- you do not have more than $10,000 in cash and savings
- you can provide evidence of attempts to negotiate a payment plan with your lessor
- you have lost your job and have applied to Centrelink for income support
- you are waiting for your application with Centrelink to be approved.
If you meet the criteria and would like to apply for the payment, click here to access the application form.
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