Since 2020, COVID and the cost of natural disasters including the worst fires and floods in living memory, have all had a massive and long lasting impact on our economy. IDEAS have put together a series of articles to help you to manage your money in these challenging times.
As interest rates, electricity bills and cost of living all continue to increase, Australians are facing an ever-worsening cost of living crisis. According to ACOSS, The federal government must step in to ease cost of living pressure after the number of people struggling to pay their energy bills has soared.
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.
Financial help and ways to save money
- No interest loans
- Debt Helpline
- Food relief
- Energy bill relief
- Fuel Saving Tips
- Shopping safely online
- Meal Planning
Income Support Payments and concessions
- Disability Support Pension
- DSP or Jobseeker – which is right for me?
- Pros and Cons: Disability Support Pension vs. Aged Pension
- Mutual Obligations explained
- Applying for Seniors Cards: State by State
- $250 Senior travel card from Service NSW
Budget-friendly recipes
- Cheap and cheerful recipes with lemons
- Sweet Potato and Black Bean Shepherd’s Pie
- Four ways with cauliflower
- Slow Cooker Surprise Pasta Sauce
- Nanna Smith’s Tomato Fritters
- Budget Cooking Tips with Vegetables
- Budget friendly recipes with Mince
- Slow Cooker Lamb shanks
- Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
- Recipes with pantry staples
- Packed pancakes
- Please can I have some more porridge?
- Basic Biscuit Recipe
- ANZAC Biscuits
- Chocolate mug cake
- Comforting Crumble