Tenancy: Law toolkit for domestic and family violence services

Tenants Queensland is aware that women are at risk of homelessness or becoming homeless as a result of domestic and family violence.

This toolkit has been developed to assist workers to support women with tenancy issues in these circumstances.

It provides tenancy law information and procedures in relation to starting, staying and leaving a tenancy.

It also explores the relevant procedural steps a domestic and family violence professional may be required to follow when working through a tenancy issue.

Support: National Debt Helpline providing independent and free advice

The National Debt Helpline (NDH) is a not-for-profit service urging people in financial distress to get in touch.

Its professional financial counsellors can advise people about how to get through the next few months as the pandemic continues, and provide help around accessing hardship arrangements. 

The NDH website has a COVID-19 Financial Survival Guide, as well as general advice on paying utility bills, negotiating issues with credit, and prioritising debt. The hotline is available at 1800 007 007.

NDIS: Participants now able to purchase Assistive Technology

For the next five months, eligible participants will be able to flexibly use existing NDIS plan funding to purchase low-cost assistive technology.

This may include smart devices, which enable continued access to disability supports through telehealth and telepractice, while physical distancing regulations are in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This new development is important for ensuring NDIS participants remain connected to their services and disability support.