Private Rental Resources

Budget & Financial Assistance

Getting your budget right is important. Now you have worked out how much you can afford to pay towards rent per week by using the Rental Calculator it’s useful to look at your other expenses. Take some time to work on your budget. Go here for a great tool to help you manage your budget: Budget planner - Moneysmart.gov.au

Bond assistance

If you need assistance with the bond payment you might be eligible to receive an interest free loan through Housing Vic.

Go here to see if you are eligible & how to apply: RentAssist bond loan | Housing.vic.gov.au

Rent Assistance

If you are receiving an income from Centrelink you may be eligible for rent assistance. This means you get an extra payment to add on top of your current payment to help cover rent.

Go to her to see if you are eligible & how to apply: Rent Assistance - Services Australia

Other resources:

Housing Vic
‍Provides information on material aid help get into & stay in private rentals

St Vinnies
‍Assists with furniture & other material aid.

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Private Rental Resources

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We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Kulin Nation People and to Past and Present Elders.

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