The COVID crisis has had a massive impact on our economy. IDEAS have put together a series of articles to help you to manage your money in these challenging times.
Australia is officially in one of the biggest recessions it has ever faced with unemployment at an all-time high and many businesses closing their doors in this financial climate. As the Government has now out emergency income support like the Coronavirus Supplement and the JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments, people are going to find it harder than ever to make ends meet.
A survey from ACOSS found that 4 in 10 people on JobSeeker have less than $14 a day, after paying their rent. As 1.6 million people in Australia face extreme hardship, we know that people with disability are over-represented in terms of living in poverty and low-income households. We are here to help.
This series aims to point people to services and supports and to help people live within their means with cost-cutting measures during this time of financial crisis.
Paying Bills and Buying Things
- Paying your bills in the COVID-19 crisis
- Shopping safely online in the COVID-19 crisis
- No interest loans
- Debt Helpline
- Food relief
- Rental assistance
- Meal Planning
- Fuel Saving Tips
- Tax Time
Income Support Payments, Rebates and Concessions
- What you need to know about Centrelink and COVID-19
- Disability Support Pension
- DSP or Jobseeker – which is right for me?
- Pros and Cons: Disability Support Pension vs. Aged Pension
- JobKeeper and JobSeeker – what has changed?
- Mutual Obligations explained
- Applying for Seniors Cards: State by State
- Aged pensioners eligible for $250 travel card from Service NSW
Budget-friendly recipes
- Cheap and cheerful recipes with lemons
- Sweet Potato and Black Bean Shepherd’s Pie
- Four delicious ways with cauliflower
- Slow Cooker Surprise Pasta Sauce
- Nanna Smith’s Tomato Fritters
- Budget Cooking Tips with Vegetables
- Recipes with Mince
- Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
- Pantry Recipes
- Packed pancakes
- Please porridge hot
- Basic Biscuit Recipe
- ANZAC Biscuits
- Comfort Crumble