Lockdowns are becoming part and parcel of daily life here in Australia, but they certainly don't get easier, especially if you are losing work each time.
On this podcast, I chat to Hank Jongen, General Manager of Services Australia, who are doing a heroic job of getting covid disaster payments out to those in need, when they need it.Ā Ā
This factual chat will put you on the right path to get support whether you're in lockdown or isolation, and losing money (or your mind) as a result of it.
- What support is available to people in lockdown across Australia
How eligibility works (hint: it's done by hours not dollars)How to make a claim for a disaster paymentThe estimated wait time for financial assistanceMoving forward, as lockdowns continue, how and when to re-claimWhat to do if you are self-employed or a sole traderHow these payment work in terms of tax and income support purposesMore support services available, over and above the disaster payment