COVID-19 NT: Individuals – Worker and Wellbeing Fund

This program aims to support local workers struggling with the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis. It seeks to help those who have lost their jobs or their income has been reduced because of coronavirus (COVID-19) and are not already receiving financial and/or wellbeing support, including Centrelink benefits.

This Fund is complementary to initiatives already announced by the Northern Territory (NT) and Australian Governments.

The Fund will:
- Help people access wellbeing and other counselling or support services that are available.
- Help people navigate the welfare system and access income and any other financial support available.
- Help workers who have lost their job find new employment opportunities fast – such as guiding people to job matching services like the Territory Jobs Hub.
- Assist Territorians who require access to accommodation and other essentials.

It is designed to meet new and emerging gaps, bolstering the capacity of organisations to respond to the unmet need, including:
- Financial counselling services
- Relationship counselling services
- General wellbeing
- Peer support

A total funding pool of $5 million is available.

Please visit the website for the list of available support.